The situation in the Persian Gulf is escalating due to Trump's threats to Iran, who canceled planned strikes in exchange for a commitment to abandon nuclear weapons, although a potential large-scale attack remains on the agenda.

The situation in the Persian Gulf is escalating due to Trump's threats to Iran, who canceled planned strikes in exchange for a commitment to abandon nuclear weapons, although a potential large-scale attack remains on the agenda.

@rybar 18 May 2026, 20:13

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the postponement of planned strikes on Iran on May 19 at the request of leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, who cited ongoing serious negotiations.

@meduzalive 18 May 2026, 19:28

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that airstrikes on Iran, scheduled for May 19, were canceled at the request of representatives from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE due to ongoing negotiations for a potential deal.

@ostorozhno_novosti 18 May 2026, 19:14