Netanyahu: Will resume fire, waiting is a mistake; Trump: Better a deal, my decision
In US media, new details were reported from the 'tense' call between the Prime Minister and the President, after the latter decided to freeze the resumption of strikes - in an operation that will be…
Assessment
The reported tension between Netanyahu and Trump over military escalation reveals a rare public fissure between the two leaders on tactics. Trump's preference for a deal over renewed strikes, despite Israeli claims of Iranian stalling, suggests a divergence in risk tolerance and timelines. The reported Pakistani military mediation adds an unpredictable diplomatic layer. Watch for whether the 'heavy hammer' operation proceeds or is further delayed.