The Globe and Mail
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May 19, 2026
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Oil prices fall as Trump pauses Iran attack plans
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Article Excerpt
Oil prices fell on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he had paused military strikes against Iran in response to a missile attack on a U.S. military base in Syria.
The decision to put off the attacks comes after discussions between Trump and his national security team, according to White House officials. They cited the need for more intelligence as a key factor behind the pause.
Trump tweeted that he had "decided at this time not to launch strikes" against Iran but would continue considering all options and maintaining pressure on Tehran. The move came amid escalating…
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