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WorldMay 18

Trump Says He Called Off Planned Military Strike Against Iran

Former President Donald Trump announced he halted a military attack on Iran that was scheduled for Tuesday.

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Former President Donald Trump announced that he had called off a planned military strike against Iran that was set to take place on Tuesday.

Trump made the statement without providing specific details about the nature of the proposed military action or the circumstances that led to its planning. The former president did not elaborate on what prompted the initial decision to authorize the strike or the reasons behind his subsequent decision to halt it.

The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, though Trump did not specify whether the planned action was related to current geopolitical developments or past events during his presidency.

No immediate confirmation of the planned strike was available from other U.S. officials or military sources. The timing and context of Trump's statement regarding the proposed military action remains unclear.

Iran has not immediately responded to Trump's claims about the planned strike. The relationship between the two countries has been marked by periodic escalations and diplomatic tensions over various regional and nuclear issues.

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