Conflict · 2 hours ago
Trump demands deal to forestall Iran strikes
🇺🇸 UNITED STATES — Former President Donald Trump is signaling readiness to initiate military strikes against Iran following an attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. The White House has indicated that these potential operations are currently paused as Trump pushes for a rapid diplomatic resolution. Tension remains high as administration officials monitor the situation and weigh future military actions.
№ 17 in today's brief · First reported by aljazeera.com · developing for 14 days · 47 sourcesaa.com.trTrump says he prefers deal with Iran but warns military action remains an optionaljazeera.comTrump hails progress but warned Iran of ‘hard hit’ if no deal reachedhaaretz.comTrump: Hormuz Strait 'Gonna Be Open Very Soon, or Iran Is Gonna Get Hit'arabnews.comCan Trump's 'art of the deal' strategy reshape the conflict with Iran?jpost.comCENTCOM reportedly asked military analysts for strategies to punish Irancnn.comExclusive: US military asks troops for 'creative and unconventional' ideas to punish Iranabc.net.auDonald Trump holds off on strikes against Iran, after Saudi prince raises retaliation concernschannelnewsasia.comTrump says he will hold off on fresh Iran attack in hope of quick dealcbsnews.comTrump signals deal to end Iran war may be imminent, agrees to "cancel the attack"bbc.co.ukTrump says he is cancelling strikes on Iran subject to 'rapidly' making dealhindustantimes.comTrump threatens more strikes on Iran. Tensions from Hormuz to Kuwait and Gaza lead to more warningsindependent.co.ukTrump threatens more strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle Eastthehindu.comWhite House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iranfrance24.comTrump tries to take action in the Middle East ahead of midterm electionsaawsat.comTrump Says US to Hit Iran Hardscmp.comTrump says US 'locked and loaded', vows more Iran strikes while hinting at talks+31 more outlets
Why it matters
The threat of military escalation between these two nations carries significant risks for regional stability and global energy security.
Context
The current stand-off follows specific attacks on U.S. personnel based in Jordan.