Thu Apr 17 17:46:08 UTC 2025: ## Trump Blocked Israeli Strike on Iranian Nuclear Sites: Report
**Washington, D.C. -** A new report in the *New York Times* reveals that U.S. President Donald Trump thwarted an Israeli plan to launch a military strike against Iranian nuclear facilities in May 2025. The revelation comes amid renewed efforts by the U.S. and Iran to reach a new nuclear agreement.
The *Times* reports that the Israeli plan was under consideration for months and involved seeking U.S. assistance. However, during a recent White House visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump rejected the proposal. Instead, he announced direct talks with Tehran.
These talks are gaining momentum, with U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi scheduled to meet in Rome this Saturday. This meeting follows high-level negotiations last week, marking the most significant Iranian-U.S. nuclear talks since the collapse of the 2015 nuclear deal, which President Trump withdrew from.
The situation is heightened by Iran’s continued expansion of its nuclear capabilities. A recent International Atomic Energy Agency report expressed “serious concern” over Iran’s stockpile of uranium enriched to 60%, nearing weapons-grade levels. Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes. President Trump, in a March letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, urged negotiations while also issuing a warning of potential military action if talks fail. The ongoing tension underscores the delicate balance in the region and the high stakes involved in the current diplomatic efforts.
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