Report: Trump considered resuming Iran war but held off to give diplomacy more time
According to The Wall Street Journal , President Trump paused plans for a renewed, full-scale military campaign against Iran, choosing instead to extend nuclear negotiations past an upcoming August deadline despite ongoing regional friction
Assessment
President Trump paused plans for a renewed military campaign against Iran to allow more time for nuclear negotiations past an August deadline. The decision avoids immediate escalation but leaves open the possibility of war if diplomacy falters. The ongoing regional friction underscores the fragility of the pause, making the coming weeks critical for the talks' success or failure.