US President Donald Trump has told senior advisers that he may avoid launching further attacks on Iran if Tehran and Iran-backed Houthi forces do not carry out new provocations. According to people familiar with the discussions, Trump has considered holding back from another round of military strikes after receiving intelligence briefings and speaking with national security officials. His position comes after months of changing messages about whether the United States would increase its military campaign or seek a way to reduce the conflict. The war, which began in February with US and Israeli strikes, has raised global fuel prices and created growing political pressure inside the United States.
Regional leaders have also urged Washington to avoid returning to a full-scale military campaign. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan reportedly asked Trump to show restraint during recent conversations, arguing that economic pressure could continue weakening Iran without another major attack. However, the US military remains prepared for further action, and a third aircraft carrier is expected to move into the region in the coming days. Israeli officials have also continued pressing the Trump administration to consider renewed strikes. Although Trump has not announced a final decision, the latest discussions suggest that Washington is weighing the risks of escalation against the possibility of keeping pressure on Tehran through sanctions and military restrictions.
