President Donald Trump engaged in diplomatic talks with Iran over a nuclear deal, opting against supporting Israel's proposed strikes on Iran, according to a new report from The New York Times (Lean Left).

The Details: The plans for a potential Israeli-led attack in May were intended to halt Iran's ability to develop nuclear weapons for at least a year and required intensive US involvement. The plans were rejected by Trump in favor of initiating talks with Iran. Trump's decision followed months of internal debate within his administration over whether diplomacy or military action would be a more effective approach to dealing with Iran's nuclear capabilities. 

For Context: Director of national intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, chief of staff Susie Wiles, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Vice President JD Vance were among those voicing concerns about Israel's plans. Gen. Michael E. Kurilla and national security adviser Michael Waltz were supportive of Israel's attack. Negotiations with Iran are set to continue on Saturday.

Key Quotes: “President Trump has been clear: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, and all options remain on the table,” said National Security Council spokesman Brian Hughes. “The president has authorized direct and indirect discussions with Iran to make this point clear. But he’s also made clear this cannot go on indefinitely.”

How The Media Covered It: The Post Millennial (Right bias) and Newsmax (Right) emphasized Trump's choice to go with diplomacy in their headlines, while Newsweek (Center) focused on Israel calling off planned strikes after Trump's intervention, and The New York Times highlighted internal divisions within Trump's administration. 

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