Trump on Iran strike: ‘I may do it, I may not do it’
- On Wednesday, Iran fired multiple small missile strikes toward Israel amid rising hostilities between the two nations, while President Trump discussed potential U.S. actions from the White House.
- The attacks followed Israel's recent major airstrikes on Iran targeting missile and nuclear sites, alongside Iranian officials expressing willingness to negotiate despite Tehran denying nuclear weapons ambitions.
- President Trump indicated uncertainty on military action, stating, "I may do it, I may not do it," and highlighted that Iran had reached out with negotiation suggestions, while defense officials review possible options.
- Trump urged Tehran to evacuate immediately and warned that his next actions were unpredictable, while Iran's supreme leader firmly rejected any notion of surrender and cautioned that U.S. military involvement could lead to severe consequences, including full-scale war.
- The ongoing conflict continues to split U.S. political opinion, with some allies urging restraint and others pushing for a strong response, while a large number of American military personnel stationed in the Middle East face potential threats.
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