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Trump privately approved attack plans for Iran pending final order, WSJ reports

UNITED STATES, JUN 18 – President Trump approved military plans against Iran but delayed the final order pending Tehran’s nuclear program response, while U.S. forces reposition amid rising Middle East tensions.

  • On Wednesday, President Trump approved military plans to attack Iran but delayed the final order while Israeli forces continued strikes within Iran.
  • The conflict intensified as Israel targeted Iranian nuclear sites, missile arsenals, and regime symbols, while Iran retaliated by firing hypersonic and about 400 missiles at Israel.
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated his forces were progressing step by step toward eliminating Iran’s nuclear and missile threats and claimed, "We control the skies over Tehran."
  • Trump expressed uncertainty on US military action, saying, "I may do it, I may not do it," while Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei warned any US intervention would be costly and vowed continued attacks.
  • The situation reflects heightened regional tensions with possible US strikes contingent on Iran’s response to pressure over its nuclear program and ongoing Israeli military operations.
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