Trump threatens swift strike or lasting deal on Iran's nuclear program as Pezeshkian blames US for failed talks
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White House asks Pentagon for options on Iran strikes before midterms
The Atlantic reported on Wednesday, citing U.S. officials, that the White House has asked the Defense Department to prepare options for strikes on Iranian targets that could be carried out before the midterm elections. According to Al Jazeera's account of the report, the administration aims to lower fuel prices and show military progress, while concerns persist over the fallout from escalation.
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Barrack doesn't rule out US strike on Iran this weekend; Trump says he knows nothing of it
US envoy Tom Barrack said on Friday that he could not rule out an American strike on Iran by the end of the week. President Donald Trump responded that he knew nothing about it, but hinted at another round of military action if Tehran fails to reach a deal with Washington. Sky News Arabia reported that the remarks come amid escalating threats from Washington and Israel.
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Trump threatens swift strike or lasting deal on Iran's nuclear program as Pezeshkian blames US for failed talks
US President Donald Trump warned that Washington could carry out a swift strike on Iran unless a lasting agreement is reached to prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, for his part, blamed the United States for the collapse of the earlier talks, while saying a new attempt at a deal is necessary.