President Trump briefly considered abandoning nuclear negotiations and resuming broad military strikes against Iran, but backed off over concerns it would 'scupper the chance to dismantle the nuclear program,' according to a US report cited by an Israeli-source channel.
President Donald Trump briefly considered abandoning nuclear negotiations with Iran and resuming broad military strikes, a US report cited Wednesday morning by a channel tracking Israeli-source media stated. Trump ultimately backed away from the move, the report adds, over concern that a resumed offensive would 'scupper the chance to dismantle the nuclear program.'
The account follows a series of reports this week on Trump's internal deliberations. As The Zioneer reported Wednesday at 06:09, the Wall Street Journal disclosed that Trump discussed resuming full-scale strikes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine, but told aides he believed another major offensive could hurt diplomatic efforts. A separate i24NEWS report on Wednesday at 23:39 indicated the White House was weighing a 'short but extensive' military campaign to break the negotiation deadlock while Iran re-evaluated its position.
The new report, citing an unnamed US source, suggests the internal push for a military track was more serious than previously described, even as Trump's public statements have oscillated between threats and openness to extending talks beyond the August 18 deadline. No further details on the timing or scope of the contemplated strikes were provided, and the channel note carries no official US confirmation. At 03:25 Jerusalem, Trump told the New York Times he would renew military attacks if talks falter, underscoring the volatility of the administration's stance.
11 developments
- StrongDefense Minister Katz speaks with US counterpart Hegseth
- DevelopingTrump says he held phone conversations with Iranian officials
- StrongTrump expected to meet Pentagon, defense industry leaders Wednesday on post-Iran-war arms production
- DevelopingTrump reportedly agrees to private meeting with Khamenei at Iran's request
Source and signal
- Internal intake