Trump Waved Off Planned Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites

Israel planned to strike Iranian nuclear sites in May but was advised against it by President Trump. Instead, he chose to pursue diplomacy and negotiate with Iran to limit its nuclear program. The decision followed months of debate within the administration about whether to support military action with Israel or attempt negotiations. There were divisions between those advocating for a strike and those skeptical of its effectiveness and potential to escalate into a larger war. Israel was initially optimistic that the U.S. would approve their plans, aiming to delay Iran's nuclear development by over a year.