Wall Street Journal How Trump Went From ‘Locked and Loaded’ to Hitting Pause on Striking Iran This post was originally published on this site. Senior U.S. military officials were prepared for a strike on Wednesday, but the president was advised it could lead to prolonged conflict in the Middle East. By Lara Seligman,Alexander Ward,Michael R. Gordon,Benoit FauconJanuary 17, 2026No comment