Summary
President Trump considered launching military strikes against Iran due to its crackdown on protesters but decided against it. Various factors including limited military presence, warnings from allies, and backchannel diplomacy influenced his decision not to proceed with the attack.
Key Facts
- President Trump thought about attacking Iran after its violent actions against protesters.
- The U.S. military was ready to carry out the strikes, but the order was not given.
- Allies like Israel and Saudi Arabia advised caution regarding military action.
- The U.S. had secret discussions with Iran to reduce the risk of escalation.
- Trump received a detailed briefing on military options but did not make a final decision immediately.
- High-level meetings took place to discuss possible U.S. responses to the situation in Iran.
- The decision to hold off was made despite preparations being underway for a strike.
