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Newest first · UTC+11:00Trump says holding off on new Iran attack
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Monday he had held off on imminent plans to resume attacking Iran, piling pressure as Tehran rebuffs his demands for ending the war.
· Agence France-Presse
Eleven Australians on flotilla intercepted by Israel
Hello and welcome to our live rolling coverage of the conflict in the Middle East, this Tuesday May 19.
Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic
The race pitting a candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump against Congressman Thomas Massie, a rare Republican critic of Israel, has become the most expensive House of Representatives primary contest in the history of the United States.
· Ali Harb
Somaliland marks independence day with renewed push for international recognition
Somaliland marked its independence day on Monday with renewed calls for international recognition, five months after Israel became the first nation to formally recognize the breakaway region.
· AfricaNews
Trump says Gulf leaders urged delay to planned US strike on Iran
The US president has said Gulf leaders urged Washington to delay a planned military strike on Iran, citing ongoing diplomatic efforts.
· Middleeasteye
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
The price of oil slumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states.
· Peter Hoskins
How major US stock indexes fared Monday 5/18/2026
Oil prices and stock markets worldwide kept swinging with uncertainty about what will happen with the Iran war.
· The Associated Press
Photos of a mass wedding and a colorful missile at Tehran's 'Sacrifice for Iran' ceremony
A bride and groom hold a rose as they pose for pictures during a mass wedding ceremony for participants in the “Janfada” (“Sacrifice for Iran”) pro-government campaign in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· Vahid Salemi
Trump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
United States President Donald Trump has announced he will postpone a “scheduled attack” against Iran at the request of regional leaders in the Middle East.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Lebanon president says he will 'do the impossible' to stop war with Israel
BEIRUT — Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said Monday he was ready to "do the impossible" to stop the war with Israel, as the health ministry said Israeli strikes have killed more than 3,000 people.
· Agence France-Presse
Trump says Gulf leaders asked him to 'hold off' on resuming Iran war
The US will no longer resume its "full, large scale" war on Iran on Tuesday, because Gulf leaders have requested Washington to hold off, President Donald Trump has said.
· Middleeasteye
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· The National
Iran sends fresh peace proposal to US
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Israeli military halts flotilla seeking to breach Gaza blockade
ANKARA, Turkey — Israel's navy intercepted an activist flotilla in international waters off Cyprus on Monday, halting the latest attempt to challenge a naval blockade of Gaza and draw attention to the grim living conditions for Palestinians in the war-battered coastal territory.
· Associated Press
Graham Calls For 'Short But Forceful' New Strikes On Iran, Complains Waiting For 'Status Quo' Talks Looks Weak
At a moment the US-Iran ceasefire is officially on life support, and with the world's most critical energy chokepoint remaining blocked while the American consumer is paying the price at the pump, beltway hawks are calling for renewed major military action to 'solve' the standoff.
· Tyler Durden
Trump says he called off new Iran attack at request of Gulf states
US President Donald Trump has said he is holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states as "serious negotiations are now taking place".
· BBC News
Trump says he has called off Tuesday’s planned Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
US president said ‘serious negotiations’ are under way but he told the military ‘to be prepared to go forward … on a moment’s notice’
· Associated Press
Trump says he has called off Tuesday’s planned Iran strike at request of Gulf allies
US president said ‘serious negotiations’ are under way but he told the military ‘to be prepared to go forward … on a moment’s notice’
· Associated Press
(LEAD) Trump holds off on planned Iran attack after requests from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar
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· Song Sang-ho
Avi Maoz: Chief Rabbinate control over prayer is the only way to protect Western Wall - interview
The controversial bill to place the Western Wall under the authority of the Chief Rabbinate is expected to advance rapidly in the Knesset and is the only way for the holy site to be protected in accordance with Jewish law, leader of the far-right Noam party, MK Avi Maoz, told The Jerusalem Post in a Sunday interview.
· KESHET NEEV
Jewish man gang-beaten in antisemitic hate crime in Golders Green
A Jewish man was assaulted by several men in London before dawn on Monday, the Metropolitan Police told The Jerusalem Post.
· MICHAEL STARR, MATHILDA HELLER
Trump claims Gulf leaders requested he hold off on striking Iran, originally 'planned' for Tuesday
US President Donald Trump said that leaders of Gulf states requested that he hold off on striking Iran in a Truth Social post on Monday.
· JAMES GENN
Trump says he has postponed a planned new strike on Iran
Tue 19 May 2026 at 5:25am
Trump says Gulf leaders persuaded him to halt planned US strike on Iran | The National
US President Donald Trump on Monday said he had delayed a planned US military strike on Iran after appeals from Gulf leaders, who told him serious negotiations with Tehran were under way.
· Jihan Abdalla
Irish president says sister abducted by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla
Ireland’s president has condemned the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla by Israeli forces, saying her sister was among those taken.
· Middleeasteye
Irish president says sister 'kidnapped' by Israel on Gaza aid flotilla
Ireland’s president has condemned the seizure of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla by Israeli forces, saying her sister was among those taken.
· Middleeasteye
Trump dice que canceló ataque a Irán previsto para el martes a pedido de aliados del golfo Pérsico
El presidente Donald Trump saluda a los periodistas mientras camina por el jardín sur de la Casa Blanca, viernes 15 de mayo de 2026, en Washington, al regresar de Beijing, donde se reunió con el presidente chino Xi Jinping. (Foto AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
· The Associated Press
Trump pulls back on plan to attack Iran tomorrow, citing ‘serious negotiations’ after months-long war
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· Emily Goodin
Trump says he's called off Iran strike planned for Tuesday
President Donald Trump gestures to reporters as he walks across the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, May 15, 2026, in Washington, on return from Beijing where he met with China’s President Xi Jinping. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request
President Donald Trump said Monday he is calling off a plan to attack Iran on Tuesday after the heads of three regional powers in the Middle East asked him to "hold off."
· Kevin Breuninger
Trump says he's not open to concessions for Iran, after Tehran's latest proposal
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he is not open to any concessions for Iran following Tehran's submission of its latest peace proposal to end the war with the United States, according to a news report.
· Song Sang-ho
Watch $134 Million Go Up In Smoke As Navy Jets Collide At Air Show
As if Pentagon losses in the Trump-Netanyahu war on Iran weren't already sapping them enough already, American taxpayers were losers again on Sunday when two U.S. Navy EA18-G Growlers blew up in spectacular fashion after colliding at an air show at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. Four crew members ejected and…
· Tyler Durden
Activists raise alarm over 'flood' of military supplies from India to Israel
Activists with the Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions (BDS) movement and No Harbour for Genocide (NHB) are raising the alarm over what they describe as a "flood" of military supplies from India to Israel, after six shipments of suspected military-grade steel were identified on multiple Swiss vessels en route to weap…
· Middleeasteye
US Treasury reaches $275m settlement with India's Adani Enterprises over alleged Iran sanctions violations | The National
The US Treasury Department on Monday announced it has reached a $275 million settlement with India's Adani Enterprises over apparent violations of sanctions against Iran.
· The National
Palestinian shot by Israeli troops while trying to cross into Israel dies of wounds
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· Julia Frankel
Israel intercepts Turkish-led ‘humanitarian aid’ flotilla from reaching the shores of Gaza
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· Jewish News Syndicate
Ireland’s president ‘proud’ of sister detained by Israel en route to Gaza
DUBLIN — Ireland’s president on Monday said she was “very proud” of her sister, who earlier in the day was detained by Israeli forces while sailing to Gaza as part of an aid convoy.
· Shawn Pogatchnik
Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
US treasury secretary said the move would help poorer nations as China would not have the ability to ‘stockpile discounted oil’ from Russia
· Associated Press
Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers as Iran war squeezes supply
US treasury secretary said the move would help poorer nations as China would not have the ability to ‘stockpile discounted oil’ from Russia
· Associated Press
English Premier League clubs accused of sportswashing Israel's atrocities
Four English Premier League clubs have treated pro-Palestinian staff and supporters “in ways that may breach the right to freedom of expression and/ or amount to discrimination”, War on Want said on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
Bessent grants a 30-day extension for Russian oil in tankers
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to the media after meeting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the prime minister’s office Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko, Pool)
· Josh Boak
The Guardian view on India’s Iran shock: Asia’s neoliberal era starts to fracture | Editorial
Narendra Modi’s austerity appeals reveal how war, energy insecurity and dollar pressures expose the fragility of globalisation
· Editorial
Government exploring plans to seize Arab homes, public buildings in Jerusalem's Old City - report
The Israeli government moved to establish an inter-ministry team to look into the seizure of properties in the Jewish Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City belonging to Arab residents of the city, according to a Monday N12 News report.
· MAYA ZANGER-NADIS
At least ten injured after bus crashes into tree, electric pole on Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff Street
At least ten people were injured after a bus crashed into a tree and an electric pole on Dizengoff Street in Tel Aviv-Yafo on Monday evening, Magen David Adom said.
· SHIR PERETS
US issues 30-day sanction waiver for Russian oil
The United States has extended a waiver allowing access to Russian oil , as it moves to ease pressure on global energy supplies following its on Iran and the resulting bloackade on the Strait of Hormouz.
· Middleeasteye
Trump pivots to midterms, affordability after China summit as Iran war persists
President Donald Trump has returned stateside and so has his administration's focus, even as the Iran war and the aftermath of his China trip remain front-burner issues.
· Kevin Breuninger
UN calls on Israel to prevent Gaza ‘genocide’
Is Israel expanding into Gaza despite ceasefire?
· Danai Nesta Kupemba
The fascination with the haredi problem, and where it leads - analysis
Israelis love drama. Better, they are addicted to drama.
· HERB KEINON