An Israeli source tells The Zioneer that the Trump administration decided to postpone a powerful military strike on Iran that was set for the night between Friday and Saturday, choosing instead to extend the deadline for diplomatic negotiations. The source characterized the move as a deliberate effort to give Tehran another opportunity to return to the negotiating table.
The Zioneer reported earlier this evening (Saturday, 18:28 Jerusalem) that the Trump administration had delayed a planned airstrike on Iran that was set for the night between Friday and Saturday, with Israel standing by on high alert. The initial report, citing Israeli officials, described the US decision as a pause to allow for a final diplomatic opening. Now, an Israeli source with direct knowledge tells The Zioneer that the delay was a deliberate decision by President Trump to extend the deadline for negotiations, giving Tehran an additional opportunity to return to the negotiating table. The source characterized the move as an effort to prevent a wider regional escalation that could have drawn Israel into the conflict. The United States has not officially confirmed the report. The situation remains fluid, with the region on alert for potential developments.
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