#Write2Earn The British newspaper "Telegraph" reported that there are 5 reasons why U.S. President Donald Trump postponed for two weeks the decision to participate alongside Israel in the war against Iran. Internal disagreements.
The newspaper pointed out that Trump's inclination towards war has created a sharp divide among supporters of the "America First" movement, as they advocate for isolationism and feel disheartened by the prospect of their leader leading them into a new conflict, especially since he built his campaign on opposing military interventions.
Margorie Taylor Greene, one of Trump's most prominent allies in Congress, said in a social media post: "Anyone who is excited about the United States engaging in war between Israel and Iran is not an -America First- advocate."
According to the "Telegraph", the American right has split into two factions; the first supports the option of U.S. intervention in the war between Iran and Israel, while another faction opposes this involvement out of fear of depletion and negative consequences.
Israeli depletion
The report mentioned that granting Israel more time to undermine Iran's defenses was among the considerations Trump took into account, as he fears the political and military consequences if a U.S. "B-2" bomber, expected to be used to strike the Fordow nuclear site, is shot down, which is considered one of the most valuable military assets.
The newspaper noted that Trump, despite opposing Iran's possession of nuclear weapons, sees this war as an Israeli war; therefore, the greater burden lies with Israel to pave the way for the military operation.
To destroy the Fordow facility, the United States must use the "bunker-buster" bomb and the stealth "B-2" bombers, and Washington believes that Tel Aviv must neutralize all threats to this operation.
Trump is also waiting to confirm Israel's ability to carry out a covert operation to disrupt the Fordow facility and destroy its centrifuges without resorting to bombing.
Negotiations
The report also indicated that voices from the U.S. State Department advised Trump to exercise caution; although Iran refuses unconditional surrender, it is sending messages showing its willingness to exhibit some flexibility in negotiations, while this extension allows European diplomatic powers room to maneuver and play a mediating role.
Restoring American control
On the other hand, the two-week extension could restore Trump's control over U.S. policy towards Iran, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had taken the lead on this file; Trump's direct involvement in the war gives the impression that Israel is leading America, according to the newspaper.
Deception and surprise
Another possibility raised by the "Telegraph" is that this postponement could be just a ruse aimed at surprising Iran and delivering an American strike before the deadline, noting that anything is possible with a president whose actions are difficult to predict like Trump.