Trump holds off military strike on Iran at request of allies
發佈日期: 2026-05-19 21:37
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US President Donald Trump says he is holding off on a planned military strike on Iran for Tuesday at the request of several allies in the Middle East because "serious negotiations" are underway.
Still, the head of Iran's joint military command says the country's armed forces are"more prepared and stronger than in the past", in response to Trump calling off the strike.
US President Donald Trump's social media announcement that he was holding off on a planned military strike on Iran comes a day after he warned Tehran the "clock is ticking" to strike a deal, his latest threat to end the ceasefire struck in mid-April.
Trump said he made the decision as US allies in the Middle East appeared optimistic a peace deal with Iran could soon be brokered. "I've put it off for a little while. Hopefully, maybe forever, but possibly for a little while. Because we've had, very big discussions with Iran and we'll see what they amount to. I was asked by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and some others if we could put it off for two or three days, a short period of time, because they think that they are getting very close to making a deal. And if we can do that where there's no nuclear weapon going into the hands of Iran, I think and if they're satisfied, we will be probably satisfied also. We've informed Israel, we've informed other people in the Middle East that have been involved with us. And, you know, it's a very positive development, but we'll see whether or not it amounts to anything."
Still, the head of Iran's joint military command said the country's armed forces were "more prepared and stronger than in the past", in response to Trump calling off the strike.
In a statement read out on state television, Major General Ali Abdollahi warned Iran's forces had "their hands on the trigger" and were prepared to react "quickly, decisively, powerfully, and extensively to any renewed aggression".
