US pauses Iran attack after ceasefire break as Israel reveals plot to kill Trump

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump revealed in February 2025 that he left instructions to "obliterate" Iran if they assassinated him, a threat underscored by recent intelligence of a new Iranian assassination plot shared by Israeli officials.
• The U.S. continues to maintain a strong naval presence in the Middle East, with CENTCOM releasing footage of nighttime flight operations aboard the USS George H.W. Bush amid ongoing efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
• Diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions include an anticipated four-way call between Iran, Pakistan, the U.S., and Qatar, while Qatari negotiators recently traveled to Iran to facilitate talks coordinated with the U.S.
• Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that the war with the U.S. will not end with Iran's surrender, emphasizing Iran’s military readiness and distrust of American intentions during negotiations.
• The UN and maritime organizations warned against recognizing Iran's claims of sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz, urging nations to reject Iran’s attempts to control shipping traffic amid ongoing security threats and attacks on commercial vessels.