Overview
- The New York Times reported that Benjamin Netanyahu phoned President Trump on Wednesday to urge postponement of any U.S. attack on Iran.
- Trump told reporters Thursday that he was informed the killing in Iran is stopping and said his administration would wait and see before acting.
- According to the Times, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, and Egypt also pressed the White House not to strike, warning of a broader regional conflict.
- The Times noted the president used contradictory signals before a June strike on Iran, suggesting a familiar pattern of mixed messaging.
- The Times said Trump had weighed military action for days in response to the reported mass killing of pro-democracy protesters in Iran.