Massive escalation or back to talks? The four options Trump has left on Iran
- Donald Trump reportedly convened a meeting with top security officials on Tuesday to discuss opening a major new offensive against Iran as the Islamic Republic appeared unmoved by another four days of strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
- The president met with top administration officials and envoys to draw up new plans for harsher strikes across Iran in an effort to force the regime to reopen the strait and bend to his nuclear demands, according to Axios.
- He has hinted this could extend to strikes on civilian infrastructure - including bridges and power plants - unless Iran comes in for talks.
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- Donald Trump reportedly convened a meeting with top security officials on Tuesday to discuss opening a major new offensive against Iran as the Islamic Republic appeared unmoved by another four days of strikes around the Strait of Hormuz.
- The president met with top administration officials and envoys to draw up new plans for harsher strikes across Iran in an effort to force the regime to reopen the strait and bend to his nuclear demands, according to Axios.
- He has hinted this could extend to strikes on civilian infrastructure - including bridges and power plants - unless Iran comes in for talks.
Sources: The Independent