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Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request

CNBC Top Stories May 18, 2026 · 8:42 pm Read Original
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Trump says he's postponing 'scheduled attack of Iran tomorrow' at Middle East leaders' request

The U.S. and Iran are in a stalemate centered on the Strait of Hormuz, the global oil pathway whose closure due to the war has caused an energy supply shock.

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Source CNBC Top Stories
Published May 18, 2026 · 8:42 pm
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