Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump is reportedly considering renewed military strikes against Tehran, though he favors diplomatic efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, according to a report. Trump is open to extending nuclear deal negotiations past the August 18 deadline, sources told the Wall Street Journal, but warned of "one-off strikes" if Iran violates their understanding. Vice President JD Vance confirmed the administration is pursuing diplomatic solutions while retaining military options if negotiations prove unsuccessful. The peace process faces obstacles, including indirect talks between US and Iranian envoys and Iran's demands for Strait of Hormuz fees and refusal of strict nuclear limitations. Despite challenges, a crisis communication line is active between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and US Central Command, though Iran's cooperation on nuclear issues remains low. In fullTrump ‘briefed on options for return to war with Iran as peace process stumbles’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump isn’t opposed to renewing strikes against Iran as peace talks stall
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump is reportedly considering renewed military strikes against Tehran, though he favors diplomatic efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, according to a report. Trump is open to extending nuclear deal negotiations past the August 18 deadline, sources told the Wall Street Journal, but warned of "one-off strikes" if Iran violates their understanding. Vice President JD Vance confirmed the administration is pursuing diplomatic solutions while retaining military options if negotiations prove unsuccessful. The peace process faces obstacles, including indirect talks between US and Iranian envoys and Iran's demands for Strait of Hormuz fees and refusal of strict nuclear limitations. Despite challenges, a crisis communication line is active between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and US Central Command, though Iran's cooperation on nuclear issues remains low. In fullTrump ‘briefed on options for return to war with Iran as peace process stumbles’Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
