Pentagon No. 3 frustrates senators in closed-door briefing on Iran war, Trump defense strategy

US President Donald Trump is considering his next move in the Iran conflict, saying he has a "big decision" coming up. According to Axios, Trump told the news outlet that his decision will be influenced by discussions with leaders of six Gulf countries he is set to meet at the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting, scheduled for next week, will focus on the next phase of the Iran conflict and US plans for the post-war regional order.

The briefing on the Trump administration's National Defense Strategy and the ongoing Iran war with Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby left Democratic and Republican lawmakers frustrated. They said Colby failed to provide clear answers to their questions.

The State Department has announced travel restrictions and a ban on buying luxury goods for the Iranian delegation attending the UN meetings. According to The Times of Israel, the Iranian delegation will attend the meetings, while Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and his delegation were denied visas.

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