Trump Orders Attacks on Iran as Soon as This Weekend, Sources Say
Sources say the plan could hit power plants and refineries, with Israeli forces coordinating as Trump seeks to force Tehran back to negotiations.
- On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that he called off a massive attack against Iran, with Israeli officials learning of the cancellation through his social media post.
- United States officials told N12 News on Sunday that Trump canceled the operation following persuasion from Qatar and Saudi Arabia, despite previously claiming the U.S. was ready for action.
- Israel had prepared to target the Iranian regime's "soft underbelly," including energy infrastructure, while Trump stated any deal must ensure reopening of the Strait and end Iran's nuclear threat.
- Despite disappointment in Jerusalem, Israeli officials stressed the decision is not necessarily final, as some believe Washington has lost faith in reaching a genuine agreement with the Islamic Republic.
- Military action remains a real option if negotiations collapse, with Washington allowing diplomacy a limited window and the final timetable determined by the United States.
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Trump Orders New Military Strikes on Iran This Weekend
President Trump has directed fresh military strikes against Iran that could begin as soon as this weekend, citing Tehran's "dishonest" conduct during negotiations and a midweek missile attack on American forces in Jordan. Trump previewed the escalation at a Friday cabinet meeting at Camp David, where he told officials the United States is "going big" and warned that Iran's remaining military capabilities are shrinking. "But soon they won't have …
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