President Donald Trump is reportedly delaying a decision on launching military strikes against Iran, citing concerns that such an intervention could trigger long-term instability similar to the fallout in Libya after the 2011 NATO-backed regime change. According to sources quoted by The New York Post, Trump has given himself at least two weeks to weigh his options, especially in light of the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict and rising regional tensions.

Sources close to the administration revealed that Trump fears a collapse of Iran's government, which could mirror the violent aftermath seen in Libya following the ouster of Muammar Gaddafi. The U.S. president is said to be particularly cautious about the prospect of Iran descending into chaos if Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei’s regime is destabilized, a scenario that could lead to years of civil war and uncontrollable power vacuums across the region.

Insiders suggest that while the Trump administration is exploring the possibility of limited airstrikes targeting Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow and Natanz, the president is not seeking regime change. "Trump doesn't want Iran to turn into another Afghanistan or Iraq," one official reportedly said, referring to the long-term instability caused by past U.S. military invasions. Another source emphasized that any strikes would be narrowly focused, stating, “As far as President Trump goes, he's not going to get in the business of who runs Iran.”