Axios reports that President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to conduct strikes on Iran on Friday, providing a specific timeline for the previously reported decision to halt the daily bombing campaign.
Axios reported Saturday evening that President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. military not to conduct strikes on Iran on Friday, adding a specific timeframe to the previously reported decision to halt the daily bombing campaign. The report, published at 21:12 Jerusalem, is the latest in a series of reports on the decision.
Earlier Saturday, Barak Ravid (N12) reported at 21:02 that Trump had ordered the U.S. military to stop strikes on Iran. An earlier Axios report at 20:11 said Trump opposed expanding strikes for now. The Zioneer's article at 20:53 characterized the decision as ending the daily campaign, citing a shift toward diplomatic efforts.
The new report clarifies that the order was issued on Friday, providing a more precise timeline for the policy reversal. The revelation comes as Omani representatives have been in Tehran for negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz, according to the earlier Axios report.
The White House and Pentagon have not yet issued official statements on the record.
4 developments
- DevelopingReports: Iran will respond to U.S. strike at Hormuz, sees Lebanon deal as catalyst for talks collapse
- DevelopingOmani delegation arrives in Iran for Strait of Hormuz talks, Iranian media report
- StrongUS and Iran agree to halt attacks, resume talks later this week — Axios
- ConfirmedUS official to CNN: Strikes on Iran were a warning, unlikely to harm negotiations
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