Trump Confirms He’s Considering a Military Strike to Pressure Iran

The U.S. has expanded its military presence in the region.

President Donald Trump speaks during a breakfast at the White House.

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President Donald Trump said Friday he is considering a military strike on Iran as part of an effort to pressure Tehran in ongoing nuclear negotiations.

“I guess I can say I am considering that,” Trump told reporters at the White House at the start of a meeting with governors, responding to a question about whether he was weighing a limited strike.

Trump’s remark aligns with earlier reports that he is weighing a limited strike in the coming days to pressure Iran into a nuclear agreement as negotiations continue.