Trump Halts Iran Strikes After 13 Days of Daily Attacks
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- President Trump ordered the U.S. military not to conduct new strikes in Iran on Friday, two sources with knowledge of the decision told the outlet.
- The directive broke a nearly two-week streak of daily attacks that Trump had previously approved.
- Over the 13 days before Friday, Trump had personally greenlit daily strikes on Iranian targets.
- The article text cuts off mid-sentence in the 'why it matters' section before explaining the reason behind the pause.
Why it matters: Trump's directive breaks a 13-day streak of daily strikes he personally authorized, marking a deliberate pause in the tempo of U.S. military operations against Iran. Two sources with direct knowledge confirmed the order, though the article text cuts off before detailing what prompted the change in pace.
