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President Donald Trump is pressing aides for what he terms "decisive" military options against Iran, according to U.S. officials. The discussions are occurring as the U.S. deploys additional military assets to the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier and F-15E fighter jets.

President Donald Trump is pressing aides for what he terms "decisive" military options against Iran, according to U.S. officials. The discussions are occurring as the U.S. deploys additional military assets to the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier and F-15E fighter jets.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was spotted sailing west from the South China Sea toward the Persian Gulf. U.S. F-15E jet fighters landed in Jordan, and additional air defenses including Patriot and Thaad antimissile systems are being brought to the region.

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier was spotted sailing west from the South China Sea toward the Persian Gulf. U.S. F-15E jet fighters landed in Jordan, and additional air defenses including Patriot and Thaad antimissile systems are being brought to the region.

Death toll estimates from Iran's crackdown on protesters vary widely. Iranian authorities said 3,117 people were killed, while U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency documented 4,902 deaths and Iran Human Rights verified at least 3,428 killings.

Death toll estimates from Iran's crackdown on protesters vary widely. Iranian authorities said 3,117 people were killed, while U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency documented 4,902 deaths and Iran Human Rights verified at least 3,428 killings.

Trump has not ordered strikes on Iran and his final decision remains unclear, officials say. Former officials and experts question whether airpower alone can dislodge a foreign regime, with retired Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula stating regime change would require significant air and ground operations.

Trump has not ordered strikes on Iran and his final decision remains unclear, officials say. Former officials and experts question whether airpower alone can dislodge a foreign regime, with retired Air Force Lt. Gen. David Deptula stating regime change would require significant air and ground operations.

National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Iran with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Saudi support would be required in an air campaign against Iran, according to officials.

National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed Iran with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud. Saudi support would be required in an air campaign against Iran, according to officials.

Trump said Iran appeared to want talks, stating "Iran does want to talk, and we'll talk." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any aggression against the Supreme Leader would be "tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation."

Trump said Iran appeared to want talks, stating "Iran does want to talk, and we'll talk." Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that any aggression against the Supreme Leader would be "tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation."

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