Trump says he’s called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday at request of Gulf allies (opens in new tab)

President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Washington, on return from Beijing where he met with China's President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)2026-05-18T19:14:20Z WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said he is holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday because “serious negotiations” are underway.Trump’s announcement in a social media post Monday came as he had threated the clock ...