The Wall Street Journal has reported that President Donald Trump is contemplating a limited military strike against Iran in an effort to encourage the country to agree to a new nuclear deal. The information comes from sources familiar with discussions among Trump's inner circle. This potential military action was suggested at a recent meeting of the Peace Council in Washington, where Trump hinted that the United States would determine its next steps within ten days if Iran does not demonstrate readiness to negotiate.

During his statements, Trump issued a stark warning that "bad things will happen" if the Islamic Republic fails to reach an agreement. He noted that the U.S. could consider more drastic measures, but there remains a possibility of negotiating a deal. The report highlights that Trump is weighing different military options, including a week-long campaign aimed at weakening the Iranian regime or smaller, more focused strikes on specific government and military facilities.

U.S. officials have cautioned that any escalation in military action could provoke a significant retaliatory response from Iran, potentially dragging the United States into a broader conflict in the Middle East. These developments come amid high-level discussions held by U.S. officials in Geneva with their Iranian counterparts, emphasizing the ongoing complexities in diplomatic relations between the two nations regarding nuclear negotiations.