Trump says he was 'an hour away' from Iran strike decision before he postponed it

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Neutral Confidence 50% How confidence is read Horizon: Short term Impact: Low

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Claim Trump says he was 'an hour away' from Iran strike decision before he postponed it
AI inference Neutral · 50%
Generated 2026-05-19 15:55

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Asked how long Iran has to come to the table, Trump said it could be two or three days, or perhaps until Sunday or early next week.

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Original article published by CNBC on May 19, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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