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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 4 MIN

Richard Arnold: US Correspondent on Donald Trump pulling back from striking Iran, ongoing negotiations

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

Donald Trump's warning further attacks on Iran are still possible, despite backing down this week.   The US President called off the strikes after requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.   He says officials are still locked in negotiations with Iran, and he claims Democrats are trying to stop him.   US Correspondent Richard Arnold told Mike Hosking this is the sixth time Trump has been on the verge of initiating military strikes and has pulled back.  He says it comes amid word Iran’s Foreign Minister met with Pakistan’s Interior Minister and they claim there’s diplomatic progress.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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