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Before May 18, 2026: The U.S. and Iran were in on-and-off negotiations linked to stopping the current Iran conflict, with pressure rising and warnings coming from the U.S. side. (time.com)

Monday, May 18, 2026: Trump posted on Truth Social that the U.S. had a military attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday, but he decided to hold it off after leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE asked for a short delay to allow “serious negotiations” to continue. (cbsnews.com)

May 18, 2026 (later, at the White House): He repeated the message publicly, saying he’d prefer a deal instead of strikes, but also said the U.S. military should remain ready if talks fail. (usnews.com)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026: Coverage framed it as a postponement/call-off of a planned strike, with diplomacy still in motion and the threat of rapid escalation still present. (time.com)
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