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On May 18, Xinhua News Agency reported from Washington (reporters Huang Qiang and Xu Jianmei) that on the afternoon of the 18th Eastern Time, U.S. President Trump stated on social media that at the request of the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, he has ordered that the attack on Iran originally planned for "tomorrow (the 19th)" will not proceed as scheduled.
Classification
Region
North America
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
SALUTE Report
Size
Not applicable
Activity
U.S. President Trump announced a delay in military action against Iran
Location
Washington, D.C.
Unit
U.S. Armed Forces
Time
May 19
Equipment
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Summary
U.S. President Trump announced a delay in military action against Iran, originally scheduled for May 19, at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This decision was communicated via social media on May 18 from Washington, D.C.
Key Facts
- President Trump announced a delay in attacking Iran.
- The decision was made at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
- The attack was originally planned for May 19.