Trump weighs military escalation or negotiation in Iran war

President Trump told Axios on September 17 he is approaching a critical decision on whether to resume major military attacks against Iran to end the conflict or pursue an alternative path. As of September 19, Trump extended sanctions on Iran while ship attacks continued in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump tells Axios he's approaching major crossroads in Iran war

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President Trump told Axios Thursday that he's approaching a critical juncture in the Iran war over whether to restart massive attacks in an effort to bring the conflict to a close. "I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me." Why it matters: Though Trump has made similar threats befor

Trump told Axios he is approaching a critical decision on whether to resume major military action against Iran or pursue another path to end the conflict. “I have a big decision coming up. Do I want t

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Trump told Axios he is approaching a critical decision on whether to resume major military action against Iran or pursue another path to end the conflict. “I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It’s a big decision. Anything could happen with me.” Trump said he plans to use a meeting with leaders from six Gulf countries during the

Trump says he has a ‘big decision coming up’ on Iran

rss:thehillus_mainstream12d ago kagi ↗

President Trump said on Thursday that he is facing a major looming decision in Iran as the U.S. war in the country shows no signs of subsiding. "I have a big decision coming up. Do I want to go in and annihilate them [the Iranian regime] or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything...

Trump Weighs Big Decision on Iran, Axios Reports

rss:bloomberg-politicsus_mainstream12d ago kagi ↗

Top Iranian officials are being allowed to come to New York next week for the UN General Assembly, but will they meet with any US officials? Meanwhile, President Donald Trump tells Axios he has a big decision to make about Iran. Bloomberg's Courtney Subramanian reports from the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)

Trump says he is weighing whether to ‘annihilate’ Iran

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"Trump said he is weighing whether to 'annihilate' Iran as the war nears the seven-month mark with no end in sight. 'I have a big decision coming up... Do I want to go in and annihilate them or do I not? It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me.” 🚩Republicans STILL refuse to stop him. ‘It's a big decision. Anything could happen with me,’ Trump said

Trump hurls annihilation threat with dark afterthought: 'Anything could happen with me'

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Trump is likely to go off the deep end and threaten a "limited nuclear strike" as he likes to call it. But nothing nuclear is limited.....nothing.... President Donald Trump said Thursday he is approaching a pivotal choice on whether to relaunch large-scale military operations against Iran.The 80-year-old president told Axios the war could be headed...

'Do I want to annihilate them?' Trump weighs next phase of Iran war

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US President Trump is considering major attacks on Iran. Iran's Revolutionary Guard controls the Strait of Hormuz, restricting vessel passage. The US military maintains a naval blockade on Iranian ports. Recent tanker incidents raise concerns about regional stability and oil flow. Trump will meet Gulf leaders to discuss the conflict's next phase.