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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

Trump news at a glance: president says scheduled attack on Iran has been postponed

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.