Trump Calls Off Iran Attack, Cites Disproportionate Casualties

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he had called off a planned military strike against Iran. The strike was reportedly in retaliation for Iran's downing of a U.S. drone.

Trump stated that the decision to cancel the attack was made because the potential for Iranian casualties was not proportionate to the immediate action taken by Iran. He indicated that the U.S. had been "cocked and loaded" to strike, but he halted the operation just minutes before it was set to begin.

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I thought about it for a second - and it was not, and still is not, a recommended play by the [military].

"I thought about it for a second - and it was not, and still is not, a recommended play by the [military]," Trump tweeted. He added that the U.S. was "in no hurry" to make a deal with Iran.

However, Trump also suggested that a "great deal" with Iran could still be possible, indicating a potential opening for diplomatic resolution. The situation remains tense, with both countries engaged in a high-stakes standoff.

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We were cocked and loaded to by last night on three different targeted areas when I was told we were 10 minutes away from the 2, and I just didn't do it.