US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached, Pentagon chief says
The Pentagon chief has indicated that the US is prepared to resume military strikes on Iran if a diplomatic agreement is not achieved. President Trump is set to convene in a secure location to make a final decision regarding the proposal to end hostilities with Iran. The situation remains tense as negotiations continue.
- ▪The US is ready to restart military strikes on Iran if no deal is reached.
- ▪President Trump will meet to make a final determination on the proposal to end the Iran war.
- ▪The US Navy is actively involved in the region, with F-18s prepared for deployment.
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US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached, Pentagon chief saysPresident Trump said on Friday he would meet in a secure White House room to make a "final determination" on a proposal to end the Iran war.Follow us on GoogleUS Navy F-18 prepares to launch from a carrier, May 29, 2026.(photo credit: X/CENTCOM)
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