WarMonitor on Nostr: Top national security officials have told Donald Trump that the military is prepared ...
Top national security officials have told Donald Trump that the military is prepared for potential strikes on Iran as early as Saturday, though the timeline for any action could extend beyond the weekend, according to sources familiar with the discussions who spoke to CBS News.
Trump has not made a final decision on whether to proceed, with deliberations described as fluid as the White House weighs the risks of escalation against the political and military consequences of holding back.
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