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Trump says he is considering a ‘massive attack’ on Iran bigger than prior waves
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What we know
President Trump told Axios he was considering a “massive attack” on Iran that would be “bigger than ever before,” including larger than Operation Epic Fury, but U.S. officials said no new execute orders had been issued. He said Israel would join quickly if asked, while adding the U.S. did not need partners for such an operation.
CNN reported Trump met top advisers Friday on potential escalation if negotiations were not fruitful, even as he publicly said Tehran was “getting more serious.”
What's confirmed
- Trump Axios: considering massive attack; decision not final (NBC; Just Security).
- Officials: no new strike orders yet (Just Security).
- Adviser meetings on escalation track (CNN July 24).
What's still developing
- Whether the threat becomes an execute order or a bargaining chip ahead of the Friday–Saturday pause.