Israeli analyst Yaakov Bardugo said the US strike on Iran was a limited exchange of blows that did not impress him, questioning why President Trump responded to a helicopter downing without casualties while urging Israel not to retaliate. Citing sources he spoke with, Bardugo assessed that the Americans are still pursuing a deal and seeking an exit from the war.
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