Donald Trump still undecided about large-scale attack against Iran, sources say
President Donald Trump remains undecided on launching a major military strike against Iran, preferring diplomatic negotiations while keeping military options ready. Despite a recent pause in strikes, the administration maintains that Iran must not acquire nuclear weapons.
Why it matters
The ongoing tension between the US and Iran carries significant risks for global geopolitical stability and potential military escalation in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to launch a major strike against Iran, sources familiar with the administration's decision-making process told The Jerusalem Post.As the president said on Friday, the United States is continuing diplomatic talks with Tehran while keeping the military option fully prepared.“We're locked and loaded,” Trump said, adding that Washington could escalate its military campaign “to a much higher level” if necessary, but that his preferred option remains a negotiated agreement.He also said Iran appears to be taking the talks more seriously than before, while reiterating that the administration's bottom line remains unchanged: “They cannot have a nuclear weapon.”This is also true for “regular daily attacks” that we got used to.In Israel, a proposal was submitted to the government on Saturday stating that "there is a high probability that an attack on the civilian population will occur."With the possibility of…
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