In this context, the possibility of military action had begun to be considered a plausible scenario by various governments and international observers. The alleged aborted attack raises questions about the reasons that led to the operation being halted. The possibility of technical problems, changes in available intelligence, or political decisions aimed at buying time is also being considered. So far, there have been no official comments from Tehran on these reports, while Iranian authorities maintain a discourse of constant alert regarding what they consider direct threats from the United States and its allies. Washington, January 15, 2026 - Total News Agency (TNA) - Unconfirmed reports circulated by US media indicated that a military attack on Iran had been canceled at the last moment, when combat aircraft were already en route to their targets. At the same time, countries in the region and European powers continue diplomatic efforts to avoid an open conflict that could further destabilize the Middle East. Although the information remains unconfirmed, the mere fact that an attack in an advanced stage and then canceled is being discussed reinforces the perception that the region is going through one of its most volatile moments in years. The combination of military movements, crossed messages, and covert operations keeps the international community on edge, which watches with concern any sign of a direct confrontation between Washington and Tehran. Sources consulted: US media; reports from defense analysts; aerial tracking information; recent data on military movements in the region. Those movements had been interpreted by regional analysts as a possible sign of preparation for direct military action or as part of pressure and deterrence maneuvers within the growing crisis between Washington and Tehran. In recent days, the rhetorical and diplomatic escalation between the two countries intensified following the violent repression of internal protests in Iran and public warnings issued from the United States, which included threats of retaliation in case of mass executions or new human rights violations. According to these versions, the operation was in its advanced execution phase and was abruptly interrupted, which fuels speculation about last-minute changes in Washington's political or strategic assessment. The report takes on greater relevance because it comes just one day after unusual movements of attack aircraft were detected in Iraqi airspace, especially in areas near the Iranian border. For reasons not yet officially clarified, the aircraft would have been ordered to return to their bases in an episode that once again highlights the delicate strategic balance in the Middle East. The information began to circulate in recent hours based on journalistic reports citing military and intelligence sources, although so far there has been no formal confirmation from the Pentagon or the White House. Among the hypotheses circulating in specialized circles, mention is made of last-minute assessments about the risk of an uncontrollable regional escalation, as well as reserved diplomatic contacts that would have advised postponing or canceling the offensive.
