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Trump calls off planned Iran strike after Gulf allies request

May 18, 202628 sources

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Summary

President Donald Trump said he called off a planned military strike on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday. He stated the decision came after requests from Gulf allies and that the military remains ready to act on short notice.

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