US President Donald Trump has said he was holding up fresh strikes at Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday late afternoon, without any reference to Pakistan, the mediator in the US-Iran war.
"I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday)," Trump said.
The President said that serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all countries in the West Asia and beyond.
Before his announcement, Trump spoke on the phone with the leaders of Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE, two sources with knowledge said, according to Axios.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Jinping 'Promised' That China Is Not Sending Iran Weapons
US President Donald Trump stated his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping "had promised" that China was not sending weapons to Iran, as per Bloomberg. Trump described Iran's military capabilities as "not much".
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says 'May Need To Attack Iran Again'
US President Donald Trump said that he may have to attack Iran again, according to Al Jazeera. "We may have to give them another big hit," he said as per the publication.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says Acquiring Iran Nuclear Dust 'Psychologically Important' For Peace Deal
US President Donald Trump said that it was "important psyhcologically" to get Iran's nuclear dust as part of the deal to end the war, as per Bloomberg. He further that Gulf States are negotiating with Iran along with Israel to reach a peace deal.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Waiting For '2-3 Days, Till Early Next Week' For Iran Response To Deal
US President Donald Trump said he is waiting on Iran's response for the latter's truce deal for a "limited amount of time." Stating that he will be waiting for "two to three days, or maybe till early next week", as per Bloomberg.
Iran War Live Updates: NATO To Consider Hormuz Deployment If Strait Still Closed By July
NATO is discussing the possibility of helping ships pass through the blocked Strait of Hormuz if the waterway isn’t reopened by early July, according to a senior official in the military alliance.
The idea has support from several members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, but doesn’t yet have the necessary unanimous support, said a diplomat from a NATO country.
(Source: Bloomberg)
Iran War Live Updates: Qatar In Touch With Washington, Says Iran Negotiations 'Need More Time'
Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson al-Ansari stated that "contacts will continue" with Wahsington, according to Al Jazeera.
"We are supportive of the diplomatic effort by Pakistan that has shown seriousness in bringing parties together and finding a solution, and we do believe it needs more time," Ansari said.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran Spots US-Israeli Drone In Qeshm Island
Fresh tensions erupted across two of Iran's most strategically sensitive locations late Monday as Tehran scrambled air defense systems against suspected US-Israeli drones — one near the Strait of Hormuz and another over the nuclear-adjacent city of Isfahan.
Iran War Live Updates: UAE's Image As Middle Eastern Haven Tested By War
The United Arab Emirates for decades has advertised itself as a haven for international business in a Middle East awash in violent upheaval. Those waves have now crashed into this nation, testing its economic model like never before.
The UAE, a close ally of the United States and Israel, faced more missile and drone attacks from Iran during the war than any other country.
The attacks — and Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz — have more than halved the Emirates' exports of crude oil and natural gas. Its tourism and conference sectors have also suffered.
(Source: AP)
Iran War Live Updates: Iran warns Trump Against Fresh Aggression
Even as Gulf-brokered diplomacy paused a planned US military strike On Iran on Tuesday, Tehran made its position clear: any new attack will draw a fiercer response, and the Strait of Hormuz is not going back to what it was.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran's Demands To US
Iran’s deputy foreign minister said lifting sanctions, releasing frozen funds and ending the blockade were included in Iran’s recent proposal to the US, according to IRNA news agency.
Iran War Live Updates: Iran warns Trump Against Fresh Aggression
Even as Gulf-brokered diplomacy paused a planned US military strike On Iran on Tuesday, Tehran made its position clear: any new attack will draw a fiercer response, and the Strait of Hormuz is not going back to what it was.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump's Tough-Talk Foreign Policy Hits Wall
US President Donald Trump has considered himself an effective dealmaker above all else, but he appears to have hit a wall with Iran as his tough talk, threats and even military action have not moved Tehran from its long-established positions.
With shifting goals that make it difficult to judge the status of the US effort, Trump and his top aides have insisted the United States has already won the war and that Iran is ready to reach an agreement in the wake of escalating US threats during a tenuous ceasefire.
Iran War Live Updates: Indian Stocks Rally On Iran Strike Pause
Stock market benchmark indices rallied in early trade on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump said he has halted fresh strikes on Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, asserting that serious discussions were underway with Tehran that could lead to an acceptable deal.
Buying in frontline IT stocks, Adani group firms and foreign fund inflows also added to the positive trend in equities.
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Flotilla Again
Israeli forces intercepted dozens of boats attempting to deliver aid to Gaza. According to a report in Al Jazeera, Israel deployed a naval fleet and troops on speed boats to board the vessels in international waters off Cyprus, detaining hundreds of activists. It also says Israeli forces intercepted 22 flotilla vessels off Greece two weeks ago and detained 181 volunteers.
Iran War Live Updates: Pakistan Wants US To Announce Agreement On All Issues
Pakistani officials say Washington wants to announce agreements on all issues at once, while Iran seeks a deal to end the war before a nuclear agreement, US media reports.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Cites Deal Hopes
US President Donald Trump says, "...I put it (attack on Iran) off for a little while, hopefully maybe forever, but possibly for a little while because we've had very big discussions with Iran and we'll see what they amount to. I was asked by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and some others if we could put it off for two or three days, a short period of time, because they think that they are getting very close to making a deal...It's a very positive development, but we'll see whether or not it amounts to anything..."
#WATCH | US President Donald Trump says, "...I put it (attack on Iran) off for a little while, hopefully maybe forever, but possibly for a little while because we've had very big discussions with Iran and we'll see what they amount to. I was asked by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and… https://t.co/q2qVNckfBY pic.twitter.com/g1FWpQhtUn
— ANI (@ANI) May 18, 2026
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Postpones Iran Attack Per Gulf Allies
"We were getting ready to do a very major attack tomorrow. I have put off attacking Iran for a little while, hopefully forever, on the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and some others (in the gulf)," says US President Donald Trump.
VIDEO | Washington: "We were getting ready to do a very major attack tomorrow. I have put off attacking Iran for a little while, hopefully forever, on the request of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and some others (in the gulf)," says US President Donald Trump.
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 19, 2026
(Source: Third Party)… pic.twitter.com/aIMe8ILOfc
Iran War Live Updates: Markets Calm Despite Geopolitics, Yield Pressure
Markets posted modest gains on Tuesday after weeks of volatility driven by the US-Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz closure. Investors shrugged off geopolitical risks as AI-led gains lifted stocks. Markets now face pressure from rising bond yields in Japan and the U.S., plus elevated crude prices, which may prompt the Federal Reserve to keep rates higher for longer.
Iran War Live Updates: Brent Crude Dips Below $110
Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump said he had called off a planned military strike on Iran, raising hopes that renewed negotiations could ease tensions in the Middle East and eventually restore disrupted crude flows.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Puts Attack On Iran On Hold
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday night that he has called off a planned military strike on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday, citing urgent appeals from key Gulf allies who believe a negotiated deal is within reach.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Demands Nuclear Deal
Trump said serious negotiations are now taking place, and that, in their opinion, as Great Leaders and Allies, a Deal will be made, which will be very acceptable to the United States of America, as well as all countries in the West Asia and beyond.
“This Deal will include, importantly, NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS FOR IRAN! Based on my respect for the above mentioned Leaders, I have instructed Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth, The Chairman of The Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Daniel Caine, and The United States Military, that we will NOT be doing the scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow, but have further instructed them to be prepared to go forward with a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice, in the event that an acceptable Deal is not reached,” Trump said.
Iran War Live Updates: Trump Says He Paused Iran Strikes After Gulf Requests
US President Donald Trump has said he was holding up fresh strikes at Iran at the request of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Monday late afternoon, without any reference to Pakistan, the mediator in the US-Iran war.
"I have been asked by the Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, and the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to hold off on our planned Military attack of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which was scheduled for tomorrow (Tuesday),” Trump said.
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