President Trump announced cancellation of the night's airstrikes on Iran, according to Israeli media. Analysts Yinon Magal and David Peter offered sharply critical reactions — Peter warned of a 'drift toward entrenchment of the Shia axis' and Magal called the reversal 'embarrassing,' saying Trump 'has been in a spin since entering negotiations.'
President Donald Trump canceled tonight's planned airstrikes on Iran, according to reports from Israeli media channel 14. The decision marks a sudden reversal after hours in which the White House had signaled a continued campaign — as recently as earlier today Trump vowed that tonight's bombings would be "larger and more powerful" (as The Zioneer reported at 14:05).
Israeli commentators offered stark reactions. Attorney David Peter warned that Trump's inconsistency risks empowering the Shia axis: "He is playing with fire. If in the end this does not end well, there will be a drift toward entrenchment of the Shia axis. That is concerning, and it better not happen." Journalist Yinon Magal described the reversal as "quite embarrassing," adding that "from the moment he entered negotiations with them, he has been in a spin and says something different every moment."
As of tonight, it remains unclear whether the US will resume strikes tomorrow night or pursue a diplomatic track, and what direct impact the cancellation has on Iran's posture. No official statement from the White House has been published on the cancellation beyond the unverified report.
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