President Trump stated he is considering a limited military strike on Iran, as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region. The president confirmed this possibility when asked by a reporter on Friday.
Sources familiar with the discussions indicated that top national security officials have informed the president the military is prepared for potential strikes, though the timeline for any action is expected to extend beyond the upcoming weekend.
Earlier this week, Mr. Trump set a deadline of 10 to 15 days for Iran to reach a deal on its nuclear program, warning that "bad things" would occur if an agreement was not met. He emphasized the need for Iran to cease threatening regional stability and to negotiate a deal, suggesting a significantly different path would follow if they did not.