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Trump Halts Attack After Gulf Pleas; Iran Retains 70% Missiles

5/22/2026

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IRGC warned new U.S. or Israeli strike on Tehran could spark a war in the Middle East, noting it has not used its arsenal in the Feb. 28 air campaign and will retaliate if aggression repeats.
President Donald Trump announced a hold-off on an attack after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
U.S. intelligence estimates Iran retains 70 percent of its mobile launchers and pre-war missile stockpiles after strikes.

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IRGC warned new U.S. or Israeli strike on Tehran could spark a war in the Middle East, noting it has not used its arsenal in the Feb. 28 air campaign and will retaliate if aggression repeats.
President Donald Trump announced a hold-off on an attack after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
U.S. intelligence estimates Iran retains 70 percent of its mobile launchers and pre-war missile stockpiles after strikes.