President Donald Trump is reviewing a wider range of military options against Iran as tensions remain high across the region. CNN reports that the discussions include possible additional airstrikes, attacks on fortified nuclear facilities, and other operations aimed at increasing pressure on Tehran.
The options were examined during recent national security meetings, according to officials familiar with the talks. No final decision has been announced, and the administration continues to consider diplomacy alongside possible military action.
Any expanded operation would carry significant risks. Strikes on nuclear or energy sites could trigger Iranian retaliation, threaten American forces in the region and disrupt commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. A larger campaign could also draw the United States into a longer conflict with uncertain costs.
Trump has continued to leave several paths open while advisers assess the military and political consequences. The administration’s immediate challenge is deciding whether stronger action could meet U.S. goals without causing a broader regional war.
