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Trump considered return to all-out war with Iran but 'prefers negotiation' - report

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  • US President Donald Trump considered a return to all-out war with Iran but currently favors diplomatic talks and limited strikes.
  • Trump discussed additional strikes with defense officials but opted to continue negotiations.
  • He is open to negotiations extending past a previous deadline and ordering single strikes in response to violations, though a final decision to avoid war is pending.

US President Donald Trump had contemplated a full-scale return to war with Iran, but has opted to pursue diplomatic talks and targeted strikes for now, according to a Wall Street Journal report citing US sources. The report indicates Trump engaged in multiple discussions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine regarding further military actions.

Despite these considerations, Trump has chosen to continue negotiations with Iran. He has expressed willingness for talks to extend beyond the previous August 18 deadline for a nuclear deal. Simultaneously, he has ordered limited single strikes to be carried out in response to any Iranian violations of the existing Memorandum of Understanding between the two nations.

However, the report emphasizes that Trump has not yet made a definitive decision to completely avoid returning to a state of war. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing diplomatic efforts and the potential for military responses to specific provocations.

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