Trump Blocks Israeli Strike on Iran, Opts for Diplomacy Instead

President Donald Trump has halted Israel's plans for a May strike on Iranian nuclear sites, opting instead to open negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear program, according to officials briefed on the matter, The New York Times reported.

The decision followed months of internal U.S. debate about whether to back Israel's plan, which aimed to delay Iran's nuclear progress by at least a year. Israeli officials had developed detailed proposals, but most would have required American involvement, including the use of U.S. aircraft and defenses to ensure success and protect Israel from retaliation.