Posted on 04/16/2025 7:24:04 PM PDT by hardspunned
From Grok: (the article is behind the NYTs paywall)
Yes, the claim appears to be true based on a New York Times article published on April 16, 2025. The article reports that President Trump intervened to halt Israeli plans for an airstrike on Iranian nuclear facilities, which were scheduled for as early as May 2025 and would have required U.S. assistance. Instead, Trump favored pursuing negotiations with Tehran to limit Iran’s nuclear program. The decision followed internal debates within the Trump administration, with some officials skeptical of a military strike’s ability to eliminate Iran’s nuclear ambitions without triggering a broader conflict. While the article does not explicitly name Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth as directly halting the strike, it notes their roles in the administration (Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence and Hegseth as Defense Secretary) and highlights the involvement of key aides in the decision-making process. Posts on X also reference Gabbard and Hegseth alongside Vice President JD Vance and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as influential figures in this decision, though these claims are less definitive without primary sourcing beyond the Times.[](https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/us/politics/trump-israel-iran-nuclear.html)
However, given the complexity of such geopolitical decisions, the exact roles of individuals like Gabbard and Hegseth may be overstated in social media narratives. The Times emphasizes Trump’s central role in opting for diplomacy, driven by a desire to avoid another Middle East war, with Iran signaling openness to talks. Always approach such reports with a critical eye, as internal administration dynamics and motivations can be oversimplified or spun for political purposes.
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I used to respect Binyamin, but not anymore.
President Trump wants to attempt talks with anyone and everyone which is fine with me.
Israel will be protected by Trump when it’s all said and done I am certain of that.
For the umpteenth time, Iran can hit back hard. If Israel can’t protect Nevatim where their F-35s are, they can’t protect Tel Aviv, perhaps not even Dimona. We certainly can’t protect 54,000 American sitting duck tripwire troops stationed around the Gulf.
“Geolocation confirms that its the Nevatim airbase being pounded by Iranian hits”
https://x.com/sprinterobserve/status/1841522343941697583?s=46&t=oXM3QUNDayEotvdo1W-zQA
Who are the leakers this time?
Iran is being given one last chance to come to the tabel. If not, then Trump will let Istael do what it must. I don’t think we will get directly involved. Istael would kick Iran’s ass.
Another “last chance”?
Blast it Trump, just step back and let Israel do their job.
Bravo Trump! No more wars!
You got me but let’s damned well talk about this before Bibi goes rogue and tries it anyway.
based on a New York Times article
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.....really ?......
epitome of truth tellers.
/s
They haven’t really been given one yet.
“Jaw jaw” is better than “war war” anytime. A fine principle to follow in this circumstance, and the quote is often attributed to Winston Churchill, though it may not be original with him.
They ARE at the table! Last week with Witkoff. More talks planned for Friday in Rome. I assume Bibi sees a deal between Iran and the US about to happen and he’s trying to snatch horrific war from the jaws of peace.
I hate it when our government wants negotions with Iran.
Great to see all of the Iran Islamofascist apologists come out of the woodwork.
When there’s a mushroom cloud over Tel Aviv, it will be fascinating to see what the Iranian Islamofascist lovers on this board have to say.
Trump and his administration do not want war they want peace they want to see what happens with negotiations first and if all else fails trump can always give the green light
Are you nuts? See post 4. That is Real. 33 confirmed ballistic missile hits on Nevatim! What would 100 do to central Tel Aviv. What if the Iranians concentrate their missiles on Israeli AD, the same AD that completely failed Nevatim? If that’s accomplished, then you’re talking tens of thousands of rockets and drones. You really want to risk that when a denuclearized Iran might be a month away?!?
Y Iran does not want war with Israel, but they have been willing to stall on thiet Nuclear program. President Trump is not Bush or Obama. He is going to have verified inspectors onb5he ground to make sure that no uranium is being enriched. Iran would be wise to go along with President Trump.
Netanyahu wants our soldiers to die for Israel.
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