Trump Hints at Possible Military Action Against Iran This Weekend
‘Likely decide by Sunday’: Trump gives ‘50/50’ odds that he blows Iran ‘to kingdom come’

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President Donald Trump indicated that a decision regarding potential military action against Iran could be made by Sunday. He described the chances of either reaching a favorable deal or resorting to military action as 'solid 50/50'. This comes amid discussions on Iran's peace proposal, which includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz but defers nuclear enrichment talks.
- 01Trump stated there is a 'solid 50/50' chance of either achieving a good deal with Iran or resorting to military action.
- 02The discussions involve Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, and Vice President JD Vance.
- 03Iran's peace proposal includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz but postpones discussions on nuclear enrichment.
- 04Trump has previously expressed that he would not accept any deal that does not address Iran's enriched uranium.
- 05The report was based on a phone call between Trump and Axios reporter Barak Ravid.
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Amid rising tensions, President Donald Trump revealed that a decision on potential military action against Iran could be made by Sunday. During a conversation with Axios reporter Barak Ravid, Trump stated there is a 'solid 50/50' chance that he would either negotiate a favorable deal or take military action, which he described as 'blowing them to kingdom come.' This statement comes as Trump is expected to meet with key advisors, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, to discuss Iran's latest peace proposal. The proposal includes a plan to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil shipments. However, it also suggests deferring discussions on nuclear enrichment, a point of contention for Trump, who has previously insisted that any agreement must address Iran's enriched uranium capabilities. The outcome of these discussions could significantly impact U.S.-Iran relations and regional stability.
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Potential military action could escalate tensions in the Middle East, affecting global oil prices and security in the region.
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