Axios
U.S. President Donald Trump could decide to attack Iran "at any moment," a senior White House adviser told Axios on Friday. "Trump is keeping his options open. He could decide to attack at any moment," the source told the outlet anonymously. Meanwhile, another adviser stressed that the Republican president "has not yet decided to attack." "I know because we haven't. He may never. He could wake up tomorrow and say, 'That's it,'" he said.
TL;DR
- A senior White House adviser revealed that President Trump's options regarding Iran are open and he could decide to attack at any moment.
- Another adviser stated that Trump has not yet decided to attack Iran.
- The Pentagon has presented Trump with numerous options for every scenario concerning Iran.
- White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated that only President Trump knows his decisions.
- Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated, with indirect talks held in Oman and Geneva.
- Iran has warned of severe responses to any U.S. "strategic error" and is unwilling to cease uranium enrichment.
- Trump warned Iran of "bad things" if a deal is not reached within 10-15 days.
- Trump later stated he is considering a "limited strike" against Iran.