Posted on 05/18/2026 12:31:32 PM PDT by Miami Rebel
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that at the request of Arab leaders, he’s cancelled an attack on Iran that had been scheduled to take place the next day.
“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, in 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 Middle East, and beyond,” wrote the president in a post on Truth Social. “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,” he continued before concluding with his customary appreciation for the public’s “attention to this matter!”
The United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire in early April that was initially supposed to last only two weeks, but has held for over a month despite the occasional outbreak of hostilities.
Trump has repeatedly warned Iran that it must accede to his terms for a lasting peace agreement or face grave consequences before extending the deadline for negotiations.
On Sunday, Trump declared that “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!” in a Truth Social post that struck a very different chord than his announcement of yet another extension the following day.
Axios’s Barak Ravid reported earlier on Monday that the U.S. had rejected the Iranians’ latest offer.
“U.S. officials say President Trump wants a deal to end the war, but is considering resuming it due to Iran’s rejection of many of his demands and refusal to make meaningful concessions on its nuclear program,” wrote Ravid about the state of play. A senior U.S. official told him, “We are really not making a lot of progress. We are at a very serious place today. The pressure is on them [the Iranians] to be responsive in the right way.”
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“The war against Iran is a war against the deep state cabal.”
You have a psychosis.
You do not live in the shared reality.
Didn’t know that. Thanks.
“Muslims always stand together when us infidels are invilved.”
You don’t understand mid-east politics and Trump’s role in world affairs.
Unfortunately, every time we attack Iran, they attack the gulf states. They also have to give permission for us to use their bases and fly over their countries.
But but what about Israel? I thought Trump took orders from Isarael, right??
No, not right.
Which is why we needed to end it as quickly as possible, the longer you drag it out, it’s more likely to turn into another Vietnam situation.
We'll pretend that they're not building nuclear weapons and they'll pretend that they're not building nuclear weapons and call it a day.
Are the Arab Leaders going to step up and do what must be done themselves?
I really want to see the end of the regime and I would love for Trump to finish off these b*st*rds once & for all.
I’m just not convinced that the reason he’s delaying is due yo negotiations.
Hi dfwgator -
Your girls advanced to super regionals. I’m glad. I hope you are able to eliminate Texas Tech and the first million dollar softball pitcher (Canady) this week. I still have hard feelings of her for delaying the Sooner’s drive for the natty in 2023.
On current events, I agree about the bending to UAE. I wonder how UAE and Saudi were able to protest without knowing plans that were not even shared with us citizens in the USA?
That fact makes me question deeper the TACO designation. No reason to announce the time for bombing - just do it.
Best regards,
Gwjack
TACO
Iran already came close to hitting a nuclear plant. Maybe next time they will get lucky. The least he could do is open up the strait. People on fixed income are getting hit hard over this flip-flopping.
they are all brothers in Islam, so he’s being played a fool.
What’s the point? Trump will just give them another two weeks, and then another two weeks and another two weeks.
First of all, NEVER EVER tell the enemy WHEN you will be attacking..DUH how stupid would that be, you dont want them seeing it coming. You cant say, “Well we are gonna attack you at 2pm Tuesday evening”
That statement is a masterclass.
The president’s goal isn’t just to win the war, but to ensure the peace.
He’s doing what we elected him to do.
God bless him for having the brains, determination, and patience to do it.
I don’t see you telling everyone what Trump’s doing. You must be rich.
“What’s the point? Trump will just give them another two weeks, and then another two weeks and another two weeks.”
When did you get tired of winning?
Or maybe he just thinks the value of our republic is priceless.
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