President Donald Trump announced that he will postpone military action against Iran. This decision comes after Iran submitted a revised proposal to the U.S., and key Middle Eastern nations requested additional time for negotiations.
On May 18, Trump stated on his social media platform Truth Social, "We will not be attacking Iran tomorrow." He explained that leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are engaged in "very serious negotiations" with Iran, requesting a delay in military action due to the potential for an agreement to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Trump indicated that he accepted this request, noting that these countries informed him that negotiations with Iran could progress quickly. "I agreed to give them time," he wrote.
This announcement followed the delivery of Iran's revised proposal to the U.S. Reuters reported that Pakistan conveyed Iran's proposal, which the Iranian Foreign Ministry confirmed was communicated through Pakistan. The proposal reportedly focuses on ending the conflict and normalizing navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
However, the U.S. does not view Iran's proposal as sufficient for an agreement. Axios cited a senior U.S. official stating that the White House does not consider Iran's revised proposal a "meaningful improvement" and believes it is inadequate for a deal. The U.S. insists that specific concessions are needed regarding Iran's nuclear program and uranium enrichment.
In a phone interview with the New York Post, Trump stated that there are currently no concessions on the table for Iran, saying, "Nothing is open right now."
Trump also maintained military pressure, instructing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Cain to prepare for a large-scale attack if a satisfactory agreement does not emerge. He had previously intensified pressure on Iran, warning on Truth Social that "the clock is ticking" and that if they do not act quickly, there will be nothing left for them.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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