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October 26, 2026
Trump weighs Iran deal or renewed strikes after briefing with top military officials
- Trump was briefed by Adm. Brad Cooper, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine on options for Iran.
- U.S. officials reportedly told Gulf states to prepare for a short, intense campaign after Nov. 3 targeting Iranian infrastructure or nuclear sites, but Trump has not decided whether to strike.
- Trump has said a potential target could be Pickaxe Mountain, a site linked to Iran’s nuclear program; the last confirmed U.S. strikes on Iran were in early September.
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- Trump says he'll soon decide whether to ‘make a deal’ with Iran or ‘finish it off'Oct 26, 2026 at 11:49 AM · CNBC
- The top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefed President Trump Thursday on military options for Iran as the U.S. weighs resuming major combat operationsOct 29, 2026 at 7:13 PM · WSJ
- Top admiral briefs Trump on Iran war efforts as momentum builds for more attacks after midterms: reportOct 29, 2026 at 8:49 PM · Independent
- Top U.S. Middle East commander briefs Trump on Iran blockadeOct 29, 2026 at 9:37 PM · Axios