US president Donald Trump is seriously considering launching fresh strikes against Iran unless last-minute negotiations produce a breakthrough, according to sources cited by Axios.

US president says Iran talks are near a deal but warns of fresh attacks

Donald Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran by three to five days, warning military strikes could resume within days if final-stage negotiations fail.

Trump is reportedly weighing fresh strikes on Iran as peace talks stall, with negotiations described as “agonising” and tensions rising across the Middle East.