Trump weighs three options for Iran: peace, strikes, or pressure
US President Donald Trump is weighing three options regarding Iran: a peace deal, resuming military action, or continuing economic pressure, according to Axios. Trump stated he is in no rush to restart the war. Axios reported that Vice President JD Vance and envoy Steve Witkoff advocate for a deal, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth push for renewed strikes. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio advise maintaining economic pressure. Trump claimed Iran is financially weakened and wants an agreement, citing record oil price drops as a sign war may be avoided. He previously said the war would end soon, with US and Israeli military plans prepared for potential strikes after the midterm elections.