Anonymous2 days ago
On May 18, 2026, President Trump announced he had called off a military strike on Iran scheduled for the following day, citing direct requests from the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE who said "serious negotiations" were underway. The decision comes 80 days into a war that has killed thousands, closed the Strait of Hormuz, and left Iran's nuclear program in an uncertain state — raising urgent questions about whether a 14-point memorandum of understanding can produce a durable agreement or whether the cycle of threats and last-minute reversals will continue.