Trump weighs three Iran options as allies split on war or diplomacy

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering three options regarding Iran—renewing war, pursuing a negotiated settlement, or continuing maximum pressure—as his allies remain divided, according to Axios. The options range from diplomacy to resuming hostilities, with Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff urging a negotiated end to the war, while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and others push for renewed strikes. A third option involves maintaining economic pressure to force Iranian concessions. Trump has stated there is "no rush" to decide, as Qatari mediators prepare a draft agreement for confidence-building measures. The report follows weeks of limited strikes and economic crisis in Iran, with the decision expected after the midterm elections.