US Planes Poised to Strike Iran, But Trump Makes Last-Minute Decision to Stand Down! What Happened?

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Stars (2 / 1) 15.01.2026 12:26 / Simo

Then came the sudden withdrawal. Trump told reporters that the Iranian regime seemingly halted the killings. He based this on a "very reliable source from the other side". Prior to this, Iran's foreign minister had stated that planned executions would be temporarily suspended. When asked whether a US attack was therefore off the table, Trump evaded the question - stating that the situation would continue to be monitored.

Real Deescalation or Tactical Maneuver?

Experts are divided on what led to the halt. An Israeli military analyst believes that Trump personally intervened because he could not be guaranteed a decisive strike against the Iranian regime. Other theories suggest bad weather or a deliberate show of force to explore Iran's defense systems and better prepare for a future attack.

Decision Postponed – Tension Remains

Whether Trump truly backed down or is just buying time remains unclear. What is certain is this: US planes were apparently already in the air – and the world stood for hours closer to a military escalation than many realized.