Trump considers resumption of Iran war
US President Donald Trump has said he would soon decide whether to resume the war against Iran. The stated aim of the conflict, launched jointly with Israel in February, is to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon. “Do we want to go further” with the attacks to ensure Iran’s nuclear programme is dead and […]
President Donald Trump is contemplating the resumption of the war against Iran, according to a recent statement. The conflict, initiated in collaboration with Israel in February, is aimed at thwarting Iran's nuclear ambitions. In an interview with reporters at the White House, Trump indicated that he would decide soon whether to escalate the attacks to ensure Iran's nuclear program is neutralized and will not pose a threat in the future.
He expressed a reluctance to inflict further damage on Iran if it could be avoided, but acknowledged that such action might be necessary. Trump claimed that the U.S. had accomplished all its objectives regarding Iran during the current conflict, stating that a decision would be forthcoming. Axios reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) was intensifying preparations for potential resumption of major military operations in Iran, although no new orders had been received yet.
As Trump contemplates his next steps, mediators have been conducting several rounds of talks in Tehran, and Trump has also discussed the possibility of progress in negotiations aimed at resolving the conflict.
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