Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly called off a series of planned military operations against Iran after a crucial conversation with US President Donald Trump, according to a report by Axios.
The report claims that Israel had been preparing strikes on multiple high-value targets inside Iran as tensions between the two countries continued to escalate. However, the operation was reportedly suspended following direct intervention from the US president.
During the phone conversation, Trump is said to have urged Netanyahu to avoid reigniting a broader conflict, warning that renewed military action could leave Israel diplomatically isolated. According to the report, the US president conveyed that resuming the war could mean Israel would have to face the consequences without Washington’s backing.
Following the discussion, Netanyahu reportedly instructed Israeli military commanders to stand down and cancel the planned offensive against dozens of strategic locations in Iran.
The development is being viewed as a significant diplomatic effort aimed at preventing further escalation in an already volatile Middle East. It also reflects Washington’s continued push to keep channels of negotiation open and avoid a wider regional confrontation.
Although neither Israeli nor US officials have publicly confirmed the details of the reported conversation, the alleged decision to halt the strikes has sparked discussions among analysts over the influence of US diplomacy on Israel’s security strategy.
The reported intervention comes at a time of heightened tensions, with regional powers closely monitoring developments amid fears that any large-scale military exchange could trigger broader instability across the Middle East.
If confirmed, the move would mark another instance where behind-the-scenes diplomatic engagement played a key role in averting an immediate escalation between Israel and Iran, even as uncertainties over the long-term security situation remain.
