Trump hints at Iran strikes or deal as Pentagon prepares options
Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 26 Oct, 02:31 · Archive
Donald Trump has suggested the US could resume attacks on Iran or reach an agreement, as the Pentagon reportedly prepares military options.
US President Donald Trump has suggested the United States could resume strikes on Iran or negotiate a 'big, beautiful' agreement with Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Washington of derailing negotiations, though he said efforts to reach an agreement should continue. Trump has also suggested inflation could force Iran into a deal.
According to the Washington-based website The Hill, Central Command (CENTCOM) has drawn up plans for follow-up strikes if authorised by the White House, with military planners having prepared several options for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Earlier this month, Axios reported that the Pentagon had instructed CENTCOM to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations, with sources saying a renewed campaign could target Iranian energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear sites. The New York Times reported that the US and Israel have drawn up joint plans for an attack on Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections.
These preparations do not amount to an order to attack. The decision ultimately rests with Trump, whose public statements continue to leave room for both military action and negotiations.
How it is being reported
- Trump says decision nearing on Iran: Strike deal or resume attacksTrump has suggested that U.S. strikes on Iran could resume after the Nov. 3 elections and has sent additional forces toward the Persian Gulf.The Japan Times · 26 Oct, 01:26
- Iran war live: Trump rules out strikes ‘today’; Israeli forces raid HebronTrump's statement comes as Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'.Al Jazeera · 26 Oct, 00:00
- CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?Reports say Pentagon has drawn up plans for strikes after midterm polls, but analysts question what it could achieve.Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 11:39
- Trump mocks reporter asking about Iran strikes, as Tehran says US derailedUS President Donald Trump sarcastically responded to a reporter asking about possible renewed attacks on Iran.Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 10:14
- Iran war live: Trump hints at possible Sunday Iran attack or deal reachedTrump says US is considering a possible attack on Iran as soon as Sunday, or it could reach a major deal with Tehran.Al Jazeera · 25 Oct, 01:00
- Iran says won’t allow US warships to get close as Trump ponders new attacksIranian officials, media and analysts sense war is closer, but signal there will be no backing down.Al Jazeera · 24 Oct, 14:06
In this story: Donald Trump · Masoud Pezeshkian · United States · Iran · CENTCOM · Pentagon · Israel
This summary was written by AI from the headlines and standfirsts above, and states as fact only what at least two outlets report. How we use AI · Report a problem
Comments (0)