Trump weighs further strikes on Iran

Trump is being urged by external hawks to take military action to break the deadlock with Iran.

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Tuesday, 28 April 2026 at 11:04 UTC

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President Donald Trump has been consulting a group of external hawks for advice on how to break the current deadlock with Iran. The advisers include Washington Post columnist Marc Thiessen, retired Army General Jack Keane, and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. All three are urging Trump to consider some form of military action against Iran. This consultation follows earlier reports of internal advisers pushing for renewed strikes.

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12h ago@WarMonitor3

New reports indicate Washington will reject Iran's peace proposal, with some sources predicting a resumption of strikes soon.

12h ago@Osint613

Trump reportedly told advisers that Iran's leaders only understand bombs, reinforcing his preference for military pressure.

12h ago@clashreport

Axios reports Trump told advisers 'all Iran's leaders understand is bombs,' and that he is weighing military strikes versus continuing sanctions to force negotiations.

12h ago@Faytuks

Axios reports Trump told an adviser Iran's leaders 'only understand bombs' and is consulting with outside hawks who all advise military action to break the deadlock.

12h ago@Worldsource24

Adds the names of the external advisers: Marc Thiessen, retired Gen. Jack Keane, and Sen. Lindsey Graham.

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