Trump meets security team, says Iran war decision coming soon

President Trump said Thursday he will decide "soon" whether to resume all-out war in Iran, following a meeting with his national security advisers after the midterm elections. Trump is weighing three options: launching new strikes, maintaining economic pressure, or negotiating a deal with concessions. Diplomatic efforts continue, with Qatari mediators proposing a two-day confidence-building plan involving a naval blockade lift and nuclear inspections. Iran's security official met with Russian President Putin, who offered to mediate, while Iran reiterated seven conditions for negotiations. CENTCOM is preparing for potential combat operations, though a third aircraft carrier strike group won't arrive until mid-November.