Trump Faces Critical Decision on Iran Conflict Amid Escalating Tensions and UN Talks
President Trump is openly weighing whether to escalate the Iran war dramatically, including possible large-scale military action, as he prepares for high-stakes meetings with Gulf leaders at the UN.
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Trump's adviser says president wants to end Iran war soon
Euronews ↗Trump indicates Iran may be open to a new deal
Daily Mail ↗Trump says he is deciding whether to 'annihilate' Iran
Middle East Eye ↗Trump prepares to meet Gulf leaders at UN General Assembly
Mint ↗Iran's Revolutionary Guard attacks tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Al Jazeera ↗Trump weighs major escalation as US-Iran tensions intensify
Mint ↗Trump openly questions if and when to 'blow the entire nation up'
The Hill ↗Trump says he would 'probably be open' to meeting Iran's president
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