Trump wants to cut his losses and end the Iran war. Israel can't stop him

Israel's assassination of the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force in Beirut is a signal that the war in Lebanon will continue, no matter what transpires in the Gulf

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Israel's assassination of the commander of Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force in Beirut is a signal that the war in Lebanon will continue, no matter what transpires in the Gulf

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Amos Harel

06:08 AM • May 08 2026 IDT

For the moment, at least, it looks as though the war in the Persian Gulf is starting to wind down. The short time that passed between the escalation triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz by force and his declaration of suspending the move amid progress in the talks is further evidence that Trump wants to end the episode.

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