Trump says he is considering limited military strike on Iran
Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
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Trump's new threat came a day after he appeared to give Iran about 10 days to agree to a deal to curb its nuclear programme.
This news roundup covers several key developments, including President Trump's consideration of limited military strikes on Iran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) have announced their opposition to a War Powers Act resolution introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) to limit President Trump's ability to use military force against Iran.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the U.S. and Iran remain 'very far apart' in nuclear negotiations, amid President Trump's recent military buildup in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump said he is 'considering' a limited military strike on Iran to pressure its leaders into a deal over its nuclear program.
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