US Officials Plan for Possible Strike on Iran
Senior US officials are preparing for the possibility of a strike on Iran in coming days, according to people familiar with the matter, as Israel and the Islamic Republic continue to exchange fire. Some of them pointed to potential plans for a weekend strike. Top leaders at a handful of federal agencies have begun getting ready for an attack, one person said. President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House Wednesday he has 'ideas as to what to do' and that he prefers to make the 'final decision one second before it's due' because the situation in the Middle East is fluid. The Opening Trade has everything you need to know as markets open across Europe. With analysis you won't find anywhere else, we break down the biggest stories of the day and speak to top guests who have skin in the game. Hosted by Anna Edwards and Kriti Gupta. (Source: Bloomberg)
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