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May 19th, 2026

Trump Holding Off on New Iran Strikes After Gulf Appeal

President Donald Trump said he called off a strike on Iran after an appeal by the leaders of Persian Gulf allies, who called for more time to pursue a diplomatic resolution. Bloomberg Economics' Chris Kennedy has the latest.

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