Trump weighs possible U.S. strike against Iran, WSJ reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing a range of potential actions in response to a recent armed conflict between Israel and Iran, including a possible U.S. strike against Iran, and met with top White House advisers to discuss the matter on Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing administration officials. The news comes after Trump earlier posted on Truth Social that the U.S. is aware of the location of Iran supreme leader Ali Hosseini Khamenei but had opted not to take any action, then saying 'UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER,' the report notes. The White House has previously said it won't join Israel's attacks, the report says.
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