# Iran
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Trump Says He ‘Convinced Himself’ to Pause Strikes on Iran, Citing Own Judgment Over Outside Persuasion
President Trump said he had convinced himself to postpone military action against Iran, denying that Gulf leaders persuaded him. Advisers warned that a major strike was unlikely to change Iran’s regime and risked wider conflict, while Israel sought a delay to prepare for possible retaliation.
Trump Signals Preference for a Swift, Decisive Strike on Iran as Pentagon Readies Options
President Trump has expressed a preference for any military action against Iran to be swift and decisive, prompting the Pentagon to prepare operational plans. While surgical strikes may limit U.S. exposure compared with prolonged campaigns, they carry significant risks of regional escalation, disruption to energy markets, and political blowback at home and among allies.
Iran Reopens Skies After Brief Closure as Diplomacy Intensifies amid US Threats
Iran reopened its airspace after a short, five-hour closure that disrupted international flights, a move Tehran says reflects confidence in its ability to defend its skies. The reopening comes amid US threats of military action and intensive Iranian diplomacy aimed at defusing regional tensions while portraying recent unrest as externally instigated.