Trump abruptly canceled Iran airstrike 3 hours before execution, surprising U.S. military

U.S. military forces were on standby for a retaliatory strike against Iran, which was scheduled to launch approximately three hours after President Donald Trump's announcement on June 11. The strike was intended to target Iranian military assets in response to recent escalations. However, Trump unexpectedly announced on social media that he was canceling the strike, suggesting a potential agreement with Iran was possible. This decision caught the U.S. military by surprise, as they had already adjusted operational plans and prepared munitions for the planned offensive. The military had been in the process of coordinating air operations and readying attack ammunition when the order to stand down was issued. Trump had previously stated on his social media platform, Truth Social, that a strike would be imminent, detailing the potential targets and asserting that Iran's defense and offensive capabilities would be eliminated. He also mentioned plans to seize Iranian oil infrastructure and gain control of its oil and gas markets, drawing a parallel to actions taken in Venezuela.

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