Details on Iran pre-dawn attack-movement is out. Here's what I get out of it.
Trump wanted to speed up the negotiation with Iran. So he did what he did with Mexico. "You have 48 hours before new tariff ... unless you can negotiate a deal with me" And Mexico broke down before him.
He tried the same with Iran. Ordered fleet movement. And contacted Iran via Oman. "Bombers are on their way, you have 30 minutes [or whatever] to accept my demands."
But Iran didn't bend. They said via Oman that no one can talk on these issues except for Khomeny. And the Khomeny wasn't available or didn't want to talk. Plus, Iran informed back : if it's attacked, it will retaliate. Trump didn't actually want to bomb Iran anyway. So he ordered the fleet back.
He was playing chicken. And lost it this time, if this news is true.
Reuters article :
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-mideast-iran-usa-oman-exclusive/exclusive-trump-warned-iran-via-oman-that-u-s-attack-was-imminent-called-for-talks-iranian-officials-idUSKCN1TM0UZ?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter