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The Trump administration is reportedly preparing for the possibility of renewed military strikes against Iran while negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program remain stalled.
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President Donald Trump and senior national security officials are reviewing options for potential new military operations against Iran as diplomatic efforts surrounding Tehran’s nuclear program continue to falter, according to multiple reports Friday evening.
CBS News reported that administration officials have begun preparations for a possible fresh round of U.S. military strikes targeting Iran, although no final decision had been made as of Friday afternoon.
The report stated that some members of the U.S. military and intelligence community canceled Memorial Day weekend plans in anticipation of potential operations. Defense and intelligence agencies also reportedly began updating overseas recall rosters as troop rotations continue throughout the Middle East.
Officials cited concerns about possible Iranian retaliation as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the American military footprint in the region while maintaining readiness.
Questions surrounding the administration’s posture intensified Friday after Trump announced he would not attend Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding festivities this weekend because of what he described as pressing government matters.
“While I very much wanted to be with my son, Don Jr., and the newest member of the Trump Family, his soon to be wife, Bettina, circumstances pertaining to Government, and my love for the United States of America, do not allow me to do so,” Trump stated.
“I feel it is important for me to remain in Washington, D.C., at the White House during this important period of time. Congratulations to Don and Bettina!” he added.
According to reports, Trump met Friday with Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and other senior national security officials to discuss Iran policy and military options as negotiations over uranium enrichment, sanctions relief, and missile restrictions remain unresolved.
Pressure for a harder U.S. stance toward Iran has also intensified among congressional Republicans.
Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, urged Trump to escalate military pressure on Tehran, according to reporting from the New York Post. Wicker reportedly told the president to “finish what we started” as talks over Iran’s nuclear activities continue without a breakthrough.
Wicker joins several Republican lawmakers advocating for a more aggressive strategy toward Iran following recent U.S. and Israeli military operations tied to Tehran’s nuclear and regional activities.
Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas has similarly argued that Iran’s nuclear infrastructure should be dismantled entirely rather than limited through negotiated agreements. Cotton joined Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Katie Britt of Alabama in introducing legislation asserting that any future agreement with Iran must require the complete destruction of the country’s uranium enrichment capabilities.
The growing push for stronger military action has exposed divisions within Congress over the administration’s Iran strategy.
Earlier this week, the Senate advanced a bipartisan war powers resolution intended to limit Trump’s ability to continue military operations against Iran without congressional authorization. Several Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the measure.
House Republicans later withdrew a planned vote on a companion resolution amid concerns it could pass due to GOP defections and absences from lawmakers uneasy about expanded executive war powers.
The internal debate reflects broader disagreements within the Republican Party between national security hawks favoring military escalation and lawmakers warning Congress risks relinquishing constitutional authority over war-making decisions.
Trump has repeatedly stated publicly that he prefers a negotiated agreement with Tehran but has also warned that the United States could launch additional strikes if Iran refuses to significantly curb uranium enrichment and missile development activities.
The United States and Israel first carried out coordinated strikes against Iranian targets in late February. Pentagon officials later stated that Iran’s missile infrastructure had been significantly degraded by those operations.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday there had been “slight progress” in diplomatic talks with Iran but criticized Tehran’s actions involving the Strait of Hormuz, calling the existing “tolling system” unacceptable.
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