US President Donald Trump is considering two starkly different approaches toward Iran after a military briefing with senior defense officials. He stated, 'Do we want to go and just blast the hell out of them and finish them forever — or do we want to try and make a deal?' While he expressed a preference for negotiations, he acknowledged that military action remains an option. The briefing, which involved key military leaders, presented various operational scenarios, including targeted strikes on Iranian infrastructure and securing maritime routes in the Strait of Hormuz. This comes in the context of a ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, following a series of surprise strikes by the US and Israel on February 28. Diplomatic talks have stalled, with only one unsuccessful round of negotiations reported. Trump's comments reflect the ongoing complexities of US-Iran relations amid heightened tensions.