Trump May Hold Off on New Strikes Against Iran, Report Says
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS Arabic by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled to advisors he may refrain from further strikes against Iran unless provoked, according to a Reuters report. Israel, however, is reportedly pressing the Trump administration for action against Tehran. In parallel, intense fighting between Yemeni forces and Houthis continues across four Yemeni provinces, while the Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted two Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia.
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- President Donald Trump may halt further strikes against Iran if not provoked, Reuters reported.
- Israel is reportedly pressuring the Trump administration to strike Iran.
- The U.S. military is prepared for potential escalation against Iran.
- Intense fighting between Yemeni forces and Houthis is ongoing in four provinces.
- The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two Houthi drones targeting Saudi Arabia.
U.S. President Donald Trump has informed his advisors that he will not bomb Iran and may halt attacks if Tehran does not provoke further action, Reuters reported Saturday, citing officials. Despite this, the U.S. military remains prepared for escalation against Iran if necessary. Meanwhile, American officials told Reuters that Israel continues to pressure the Trump administration to carry out a strike against Iran. Trump himself had previously affirmed he would not hesitate to take additional military measures against Iran to prevent it from threatening allies and U.S. vessels.
Separately, the report noted escalating battles in Yemen between Yemeni forces and the Houthis in the provinces of Marib, Jawf, Lahj, and Taiz, with intense artillery and missile exchanges. The Saudi-led coalition announced Saturday that its forces intercepted and destroyed two drones launched by the Houthis over Riyadh and the southern region.
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