politics
Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed
President says he has instructed US military to be ready for ‘a full, large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice’ – key US politics stories from Monday 18 May

TL;DR
- Donald Trump has called off a planned attack on Iran, citing requests from Gulf states to allow for continued negotiations.
- US military leaders have been instructed to be prepared for a large-scale assault on Iran at a moment's notice if a deal is not reached.
- Trump's approval rating has fallen to its lowest point, with many voters believing his decision to go to war with Iran was incorrect.
- A $10bn lawsuit against the IRS filed by Trump has been dismissed, amid reports of a potential settlement.
- Trump's administration plans to repeal limits on 'forever chemicals' in drinking water.