Trump says US halts 'planned' attack on Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders

Iran Herald · May 18, 2026 War

Washington DC [US], May 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he has put a 'planned attack' on Iran on hold after appeals from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE). The US president further mentioned that they are 'prepared to go forward with a full, large-scale assault' on Iran.