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Israel Calls Off Iran Strike After Trump Order, US Deal

6/17/2026

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Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler said an air operation against Iran was aborted an hour before launch.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu halted the strike after President Donald Trump instructed Israel to pause.
Netanyahu rebuked IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir for a letter he said embarrassed Israel.
After the call, the United States and Iran reached a deal to end war and curb Lebanon hostilities.

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Israeli Air Force chief Maj. Gen. Omer Tischler said an air operation against Iran was aborted an hour before launch.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu halted the strike after President Donald Trump instructed Israel to pause.
Netanyahu rebuked IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir for a letter he said embarrassed Israel.
After the call, the United States and Iran reached a deal to end war and curb Lebanon hostilities.