General · 12 May 2026

Trump weighs return to Iran combat action

People could face rising tension if fighting restarts. Donald Trump is said to be more open than in recent weeks to restarting large-scale military action against Iran, CNN reports, citing unnamed sources. Officials are split on the next step, while Trump called Tehran’s proposal “garbage” and “stupid” and won’t decide before a planned Beijing visit.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 May 2026 at 10:26

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