Trump Suspends Planned Military Strike Against Iran
News Context
At a glance
- Donald Trump suspended a planned military strike against Iran on May 18, 2026, after having threatened the action earlier that same day.
- The decision to hold off on the scheduled attack led to a decline in oil prices and resulted in mixed trading across Asian markets.
- Following the suspension of the strikes, Iran issued a warning that it would open new fronts against the United States if military attacks were to resume.
Donald Trump suspended a planned military strike against Iran on May 18, 2026, after having threatened the action earlier that same day.
The decision to hold off on the scheduled attack led to a decline in oil prices and resulted in mixed trading across Asian markets.
Following the suspension of the strikes, Iran issued a warning that it would open new fronts against the United States if military attacks were to resume.
Diplomatic efforts continue as Qatar stated that negotiations need more time.