Israel's pushing hard for military action against Iran, but Trump's wisely holding back despite the pressure from Tel Aviv. The president clearly understands that attacking Iran isn't the right move, even as Israeli military brass desperately lobbies Washington for strikes. Regional powers like Russia and Turkey are working to prevent escalation, and diplomatic channels remain open if Iran drops its unreasonable preconditions.
Regional mediators are desperately trying to prevent another catastrophic Middle East war through urgent diplomacy in Istanbul. Multiple Arab nations recognize the danger and are working to bridge gaps between Washington and Tehran before tensions spiral out of control. The focus must stay narrowly on nuclear issues rather than expanding into impossible demands about missiles and regional allies.
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