Trump still weighing Iran strike options, hasn't decided on location or scale, official tells WSJ

A Trump administration official told the Wall Street Journal that President Donald Trump is still examining response options against Iran and has not yet decided where a strike would occur or how powerful it would be.

A Trump administration official told the Wall Street Journal late Wednesday that President Donald Trump is still reviewing options for a military response against Iran and has not yet decided on a specific target or the scale of a potential strike. The report comes as the administration continues to weigh escalation scenarios amid ongoing tensions. The Zioneer has previously reported on the US military preparing attack options and deploying fighter jets to the region, and on Trump's warnings of potential strikes.

3 developments

1. 1 hour ago · 00:53 · 30 JulLatest

   President Trump is reportedly in an 'escalation mood' regarding potential Iran strikes.

2. 00:15 · 30 Jul

   Trump still weighing specific strike options, location and scale undecided.

3. 00:12 · 30 Jul

   WSJ: Trump agreed to broad retaliatory operation against Iran

• Strong5 days ago · 22:47 · 24 JulTrump: I haven't made a decision on Iran yet, Tehran 'becoming serious'
• Developing15:53 · 11 JunTrump tells Fox News: 'We haven't hit Iran hard enough yet'
• Strong16:43 · 1 JulTrump reviewed full-scale war option with Iran but decided against it for now, WSJ reports
• Strong6 days ago · 18:50 · 23 JulTrump says he is 'close to making a decision' on massive attack on Iran, in N12 interview

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