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President Donald Trump speaks at the White House on May 18, 2026. © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, AP
US President Donald Trump said there was a “very good chance” of reaching an agreement to limit Iran’s nuclear programme after he paused a planned military attack on Iran on Monday, while warning the US remained ready to launch a large-scale assault if talks fail. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Yesterday's key developments:
• US President Donald Trump claimed that he was holding off on a military strike on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf State leaders because “serious negotiations” were under way.
• Iran announced a new body to oversee the Strait of Hormuz, which will manage maritime traffic and provide updates as tolls and restrictions reshape global shipping.
• Lebanon's health ministry announced that Israeli strikes had killed more than 3,000 people since Israel began targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.
(FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)
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