President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, July 23, 2026, that he is considering a major escalation in U.S. combat operations against Iran. This development comes after the U.S. military conducted 12 consecutive days of strikes against Iranian targets, with the latest occurring on Wednesday, July 22.

In an interview with Axios, the president stated he is "considering a massive attack" on Iran that would be "bigger than ever before" and indicated he is "close to making a decision."

This marks a potential significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region, though no final decision has been publicly confirmed.

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