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Last Updated:June 19, 2025, 07:38 IST
Donald Trump reportedly informed senior aides on Tuesday that he had approved plans for a potential attack on Iran.
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US President Donald Trump approved attack plans for Iran but has withheld a final order to see if Tehran would abandon its nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.
The report also quoted three people familiar with the deliberations and said Trump had told the same to some senior aides late on Tuesday.
The report came hours after Trump expressed concern over the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, stating that while he has a plan in place, the outcome remains uncertain.
Speaking to reporters, however, the US President refused to comment on whether he would order a strike on Iran.
“I have a plan for everything, anything could happen," he said.
Trump expressed frustration over Iran’s decision not to make a deal, stating, “They should have made the deal. I had a great deal for them."
He continued, “We talked about it for 60 days, and in the end, they decided not to do it, and now they wish they had. It’s late to meet, but they want to, and they want to come to the White House. I may do that. Anything could happen."
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
Vani Mehrotra is the Deputy News Editor at News18.com. She has nearly 10 years of experience in both national and international news and has previously worked on multiple desks.
News world Trump Privately Approved Attack Plans For Iran, Held Final Order: Report
