Trump says US may need to hit Iran again
U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the United States might need to conduct another strike against Iran. He mentioned that he was close to making a decision on an attack but postponed it for now. Trump emphasized the urgency of reaching a deal with Iran to prevent them from acquiring a new nuclear weapon.
- ▪Trump stated he was an hour away from deciding on a strike against Iran.
- ▪He suggested that a new attack could occur within a few days if a deal is not reached.
- ▪The President expressed that Iran's leaders are eager to negotiate a deal.
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Trump says US may need to hit Iran againSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxU.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a maternal health event in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 11, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn HocksteinPublished May 19, 2026, 10:59 PMUpdated May 19, 2026, 10:59 PMWASHINGTON, May 19 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the United States may need to hit Iran again and he was only an hour away from deciding on a strike before he postponed the attack."I was an hour away from making the decision to go today," Trump told reporters at the White House.Trump said Iran's leaders are begging to make a deal, but a new U.S.
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