Trump claims he "persuaded himself" to delay military action against Iran

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2026.01.16 21:15
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On January 16, U.S. President Trump stated at the White House that he "persuaded himself" to postpone military action against Iran. Trump claimed that the decision was made by him without any external leaders' persuasion. Advisors believed that a large-scale military strike was unlikely to lead to regime change and could trigger a larger conflict, suggesting that they observe the domestic situation in Iran before making a decision. Additionally, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu also spoke with Trump, recommending the postponement of military action against Iran to allow time for Israel to prepare for potential retaliation