A Reprieve on the Brink: What's Behind Trump's Iran Strike U Turn? The news that US President Donald Trump has shelved plans for new strikes against Iran should be met with a mix of relief and skepticism.
The decision is welcome, but there are more questions than answers about what it means – not just for the immediate crisis, but also for the wider region.
In recent weeks, Trump had been escalating tensions with Tehran, with hawkish advisors pushing him towards a military response.