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Trump Delays Expected US Iran Strike, Israel Eyes Shift

7/26/2026

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Israeli officials say the U.S. attack on Iran expected this weekend has been postponed by President Donald Trump.
Israel’s assessment, based on talks with U.S. officials, calls the lull a temporary pause to ready the next phase and says it creates a good chance for a significant Middle East change, possibly involving Israel.
The United States carried out no Iran strikes overnight for the first time in nearly two weeks.

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Israeli officials say the U.S. attack on Iran expected this weekend has been postponed by President Donald Trump.
Israel’s assessment, based on talks with U.S. officials, calls the lull a temporary pause to ready the next phase and says it creates a good chance for a significant Middle East change, possibly involving Israel.
The United States carried out no Iran strikes overnight for the first time in nearly two weeks.