Trump Says He Asked Netanyahu to Hold Off on Iran Strike to Allow Nuclear Talks

Kristof: Restraint best course of action for Trump with Iran

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington Israel may have set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions, but it comes with the risk of escalating tensions. Kristof: Restraint best course of action for Trump with Iran Wire Service

Israel’s Dangerous War Against Iran Is Escalating — With Donald Trump’s Tacit Blessing

The U.S. has unique power to force restraint, but with the offensive on its third day and the death toll rising, there is little sign Trump will wield his leverage.

President Trump Says He Will Not Be Pushed Into War

Israel said they had a “clear US greenlight” to go ahead and attack Iran. However, President Trump said the United States will not attack Iran or join Israel in the war. President Donald Trump’s administration told the Israeli government the U.S. will not be directly involved in any Israeli military strike against Iran’s nuclear facilities, […] The post President Trump Says He Will Not Be Pushed Into War appeared first on www.independentsentinel…

Israel attack on Iran tests Trump promise not to be dragged into war

For President Donald Trump, few goals on the world stage have been more explicit -- he will not drag the United States into another "forever war."

To Make a Deal with Iran, Abandon Maximalist Demands

Foreign Affairs To Make a Deal with Iran, Abandon Maximalist Demands A nuclear agreement would avert war but requires flexibility. Credit: poliorketes/Shutterstock President Donald Trump wants a deal with Iran and is uniquely positioned to obtain one. He has proven his ability to change stances while maintaining domestic support and, on various Middle East issues, appears to have given negotiators a long leash, empowering them to push for agree…

Israel Won’t Attack Iran Unless Nuclear Talks Fail

“Israel has reassured the White House that it won’t launch an attack against Iran’s nuclear facilities unless President Trump signals negotiations with Iran have failed,” Axios reports.