Washington – A potential military strike against Iran was narrowly averted following a last-minute shift in President Trump’s stance, reveals an in-depth report. What appeared to be an imminent military response transformed into a decision to ‘wait and see,’ leaving many both inside and outside the administration surprised.
As recently as last Wednesday morning, key figures in the Middle East and within the US government reportedly believed President Trump was poised to authorize airstrikes against Iran. This conviction stemmed, in part, from the President’s public message to Iranian protestors, promising that ‘help was on the way’ and encouraging them to ‘take control’ of the regime’s institutions.
Senior national security advisors were reportedly anticipating the President’s approval of one of the presented military options, bracing themselves for a long night. The Pentagon had also announced the deployment of the guided-missile destroyer USS Roosevelt to the Arabian Gulf. Allies were allegedly informed of a potential US strike, with ships and aircraft placed on high alert.
The turning point arrived when President Trump received information, delivered that Wednesday, that Iranian authorities had reportedly halted the planned executions of 800 individuals. This information, delivered via envoy Steve Witkoff, prompted Trump’s altered course.
Following the information, Trump told reporters, “We’re going to watch and wait.” Intelligence confirmed the executions had not occurred. This sudden shift, according to multiple sources, was the result of intense internal and external pressures.
Several sources suggest that President Trump faced pushback and a lack of consensus regarding the necessity and potential consequences of military action, ultimately contributing to his decision to de-escalate the situation.
