# Israel Today: Ongoing War Report - Update from 2026-05-22 at 21:01

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Podcast: [Israel Today: Ongoing War Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-today-ongoing-war-report-6668940)
Published: 2026-05-23T01:01:38+00:00
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HEADLINES - US weighs Iran strikes as talks continue - Israel courts English voters amid image crisis - Elbit signs submarine deal with TKMS The time is now 9:00 PM in New York, I'm Noa Levi and this is the latest Israel Today: Ongoing War Report. In US Military Role, The United States is weighing new military strikes on Iran, with reports from CBS and Axios on Friday noting that no final decision has been made as negotiations continue. President Donald Trump said he would not travel to attend his son's wedding due to “circumstances pertaining to government” and his “love for the United States of America,” adding that it was important for him to remain in Washington during this critical period. The reports indicate that talks are ongoing, with Pakistan mediating between the US and Iran and its military chief visiting Tehran in an effort to seal a deal. The White House did not comment when asked by AFP, while CBS cited a White House spokesperson who stressed the President’s warning on consequences if Iran fails to strike a deal. Earlier on Friday, Trump altered his weekend plans, staying in the capital rather than going to his New Jersey golf resort after a trip to New York state where he spoke publicly. Separately, CBS reported that while no final decision has been reached, US military and intelligence officials have canceled weekend plans, with the White House saying Trump is keeping all options on the table. In US Policy Concerning Israel, Trump canceled his agenda, including attending his son's wedding, and returned to Washington in the midst of high-stakes Iran negotiations, saying he “very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr.” but could not due to undisclosed circumstances requiring his presence at the White House. He told supporters that the conflict with Iran…

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