Kan News reports that Israel was on high alert overnight Friday, anticipating a major US strike on Iran that could trigger an Iranian missile response. An Israeli official confirms that President Trump postponed the planned operation at the last moment, opting to give diplomatic efforts a final chance after an Omani delegation arrived in Tehran for talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Kan News reported that Israel was on high alert overnight Friday, anticipating a potential U.S. strike on Iran. An Israeli official confirmed to Kan that the IDF was at the highest state of readiness, prepared for a possible Iranian missile attack on Israel. The official also confirmed that President Trump postponed the planned operation at the last moment to allow for a final diplomatic opening through an Omani delegation in Tehran.
Throughout Saturday, The Zioneer tracked the unfolding situation. At 13:15 Jerusalem, reports emerged that the U.S. military's Central Command had not conducted strikes overnight, breaking a 13-night streak of attacks. Subsequent updates confirmed that President Trump had discussed a potential escalation with advisors while maintaining that negotiations were ongoing. By 13:15, Axios reported that Trump had ordered a halt to the strikes, ending 13 consecutive days of operations, and later that the decision was linked to the arrival of an Omani delegation in Tehran for Strait of Hormuz talks. The diplomatic track involved progress on an agreement between Oman and Iran, which could be reached as early as this weekend.
The current developments follow a series of reports over the past week about halted Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran amid diplomatic efforts. As The Zioneer reported on June 8, a major Israeli strike on Iranian infrastructure was halted by a Trump tweet. On June 12, details emerged of a last-minute diplomatic pivot involving the "Islamabad Agreement" for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. has continued an unprecedented military buildup in Israel, including refueling aircraft, fighter jets, and air defense systems, ready for a potential strike on short notice.
It remains unclear whether the Omani-mediated talks will succeed in reaching an agreement, and whether President Trump will accept a deal or authorize military action. The Israeli defense establishment remains on high alert, with officials expressing skepticism about the diplomatic process.
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