US President Donald Trump had instructed in a post on Truth Social: “Do not drop those bombs. If you do it is a major violation. Bring your pilots home, now.”
Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu then held a call, during which they reportedly agreed that one “symbolic” target would be struck in response to Iran’s ceasefire violation. In a later post, Trump said Israel would not attack Iran but would do a “friendly plane wave.” Israel scaled down its reprisal strike on Iran following the Trump-Netanyahu call, with most fighter jets turning around. It is unclear how extensive a strike Israel was initially planning. (Source)
