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Trump plans massive escalation of strikes against Iran

President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to discuss significantly escalating military actions against Iran, aiming to force negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear demands. The proposed offensive would be broader than current strikes, targeting strategic infrastructure like power plants and bridges. This escalation follows several days of U.S. strikes in the Strait of Hormuz and along Iran's coast, with Iran retaliating against U.S. bases in the region. AI

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Trump plans massive escalation of strikes against Iran

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Barak Ravid ·

    Trump held Situation Room meeting on massive new Iran strikes

    <p>President Trump held a Situation Room meeting Tuesday to discuss a massive offensive in Iran that will be wider in scope than the current strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, three sources with knowledge said. </p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> Trump appears willing to es…