Trump threatens more Iran strikes, weighs diplomacy as Gulf states push talks

President Donald Trump has threatened further military strikes against Iran, stating a decision on whether to resume an all-out offensive will be made soon following a meeting with his national security advisers. He said he would rather not "destroy the rest of the country" but may have to. Trump is weighing three options: another round of strikes, maintaining economic pressure, or pursuing a negotiated settlement, according to Axios. Regional powers including Qatar and Saudi Arabia are stepping up diplomatic efforts, while Iran has set seven conditions for negotiations and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The US military is preparing for possible renewed combat operations. The threats come amid mounting political pressure on the administration, with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth facing impeachment calls following Democratic midterm election victories. Iran's Supreme National Security Council secretary met Russian President Vladimir Putin, who offered to mediate, while a Qatari proposal outlines a two-day confidence-building process involving sanctions relief and IAEA inspections.