Middle East war live: Trump says US may hit Iran again, claims Tehran wants deal

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19 May 2026 • 11:42 PM MYT
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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)