Trump considers military action against Iran to increase pressure: Axios
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- Axios reports Trump leaning toward limited military action against Iran as pressure tactic.
- Decision on strikes unlikely before his return from China meeting.
US President Donald Trump is leaning toward some form of military action against Iran as part of an effort to intensify pressure and force concessions over its nuclear program, according to Axios citing US officials.
The report said Trump will meet his national security team on Monday to discuss options related to Iran, including the possibility of renewed military action.
Despite the discussions, Axios reported that Trump is not expected to authorize any military strike against Iran before returning from his visit to China later this week.
Officials cited in the report said the meeting will include Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the CIA director.
According to the report, Trump is seeking a diplomatic agreement to end the conflict, but frustration over Iran’s refusal to make concessions has reportedly brought military options back into consideration.
The potential shift comes amid stalled negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program and escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.
While the White House has not publicly confirmed any final decisions, the Axios report suggests that military pressure remains part of the administration’s broader negotiating strategy, even as diplomatic channels continue to operate in parallel.
