Multiple outlets report that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering whether to return to a broad, full-scale military campaign against Iran, even as he continues to pursue diplomatic options. According to a report cited by both sources, Trump is holding discussions with senior members of his administration, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine. The talks reportedly focus on “finishing the mission,” referring to potential next steps after reviewing military options.
While military planning is discussed, both reports say Trump has not made a final decision. For now, he is said to prefer continued diplomacy, aiming to secure a more lasting outcome tied to Iran’s nuclear program. One account frames the current approach as choosing diplomacy for the time being after weighing the potential return to war.
Overall, the reporting indicates that the U.S. president is weighing military and diplomatic pathways simultaneously, with diplomacy remaining the preferred option at present and any shift to renewed large-scale military action still contingent on future decisions.
