Why Israel stopped when Trump said stop: Understanding the 12-hour Iran war (opens original article in a new tab)

Israel halted a planned attack on Iran after US President Trump's intervention, illustrating the deep strategic dependence of Israel on the US, with comparisons to a Google partnership and Iran's North Korea-inspired tactics.

• US President Trump's influence on Israel's military actions was highlighted, with Israel halting an attack on Iran after Trump's request.
• The article compared Israel's relationship with the US to a partnership with Google, emphasizing dependency and the need to consider the partner's input.
• Iran's strategy was likened to North Korea's 'hostage strategy,' using regional threats to deter military action.