Trump has revealed that the US was “getting ready for a very major attack” on Iran before suddenly putting the operation on hold following high-stakes backchannel talks with Tehran. The dramatic pause has fueled speculation of a possible US-Iran nuclear deal as Gulf leaders reportedly pushed Washin»»»

Iran has unveiled a new Bitcoin-backed insurance mechanism for ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, marking Tehran’s latest attempt to monetise and tighten control over one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints amid ongoing tensions with the United States. The p»»»

WASHINGTON, United States, May 19, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders amid "serious negotiations" with Tehran. Trump's sudden announcement on social media on Monday came after Iran said it h»»»

Washington DC [US], May 19 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that he has "put off" a planned attack on Iran for a short period amid "big discussions" with the country over the ongoing West Asia crisis.Speaking to reporters, Trump said that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab»»»

The US president said he had been asked to do so by the leaders of Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as "serious negotiations are now taking place." US President Donald Trump said he was postponing a planned attack on Iran scheduled for Tuesday at the request of Gulf leaders amid "se»»»