The 'New York Times' has revealed that U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting with senior advisors and key administration officials to discuss the possibility of escalating military operations against Iran, amid stalled diplomatic efforts and a collapsed ceasefire between the two sides.
According to the newspaper, the meeting comes at a time when Trump is considering intensifying military attacks, as he mentioned in an interview with 'Axios' that he is contemplating a 'massive strike' against Iran. Trump affirmed that military preparations are complete and that the decision to proceed is imminent.
The report added that the potential escalation follows the breakdown of a ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding aimed at bringing Washington and Tehran back to the negotiating table for a long-term agreement on Iran's nuclear program.
The newspaper quoted Trump stating that Israel is unlikely to participate in any new American military escalation, citing the possibility of retaliatory attacks from Iran.
This development coincides with an anticipated visit from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington, where he is expected to discuss with the U.S. administration the ongoing confrontation with Iran and the available options to address the regional escalation.
This report is based on what was published by the 'New York Times', and there has been no official announcement from the White House regarding the conclusions of the meeting or the nature of the next steps.