Article Summary

This article reports that the U.S., under President Donald Trump, was close to launching a risky military operation in Iran to seize enriched uranium but ultimately chose not to go through with it. It suggests Trump decided against the mission due to potential military losses and wider geopolitical consequences, while also highlighting a new U.S.-Iran deal that includes dismantling Iran’s nuclear program and reopening key waterways. The story emphasizes high-stakes decision-making and last-minute restraint by U.S. leadership.