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UPDATED Aug 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET

Jul 21, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET

Trump considers massive new operation against Iran

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Trump said he is close to deciding on a massive new operation against Iran.

WHO: Donald Trump

WHAT: Trump said he is considering a massive new operation against Iran and is close to making a decision.

WHEN: Jul 23, 2026 at 2:51 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: Trump said he is close to making a decision on a massive attack against Iran.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 53 earlier reports)

Tehran allows Iraqi tankers through Hormuz after Trump · Aug 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Trump says Iran would like a US deal but he won’t · Aug 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
Trump pushes economic “D-Day” pressure on Iran · Aug 20, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Trump warns of economic isolation for Iran and partners · Aug 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Trump vows “economic warfare” against Iran helpers · Aug 20, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Iran-US war latest: Oman deal on Hormuz ship transit · Aug 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
Trump says US will hit Iran’s economy hard · Aug 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Iran threatens to prolong war until Trump’s term ends · Aug 13, 2026 at 6:12 PM ET
US helicopter disables ship over blockade evasion · Aug 12, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Trump responds to Iran’s new demands · Aug 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Trump issues sweeping new demands on Iran amid deal hopes · Aug 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
IRGC says Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen without US demands · Aug 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Trump criticizes “leakers” after missile reports · Aug 8, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
Trump criticizes “leakers” over US precision missile stock · Aug 7, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Iran warns Gulf states to urge Trump to desist · Aug 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Trump warns Iran of “hard hit” if no deal reached · Aug 5, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Trump warns Iran will be hit hard if talks fail · Aug 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET
Trump warns Iran of “decapitation” if no settlement · Aug 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Trump threatens Iran with “decapitation” over Hormuz deal · Aug 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Tehran says Trump could ignite World War III · Aug 4, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Trump calls Iran talks the “last chance” to end war · Aug 4, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Trump gives Iran “last chance” before “decapitation” strikes · Aug 4, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Trump: Iran talks are 'last chance' before strikes · Aug 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Trump says Iran has a “last chance” to strike deal · Aug 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Trump warns Iran talks are Tehran’s last chance · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Trump calls off planned US strikes on Iran · Aug 3, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
Trump suggests new Iran talks begin on Monday · Aug 3, 2026 at 4:13 AM ET
Trump orders fresh attack against Iran as war continues · Aug 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Iran says US aggression will be met with decisive response · Aug 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
Iran warns US of “decisive” response to Trump threats · Aug 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Trump orders fresh attack against Iran as war nears 6 months · Aug 1, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
White House signals Trump weighing new Iran strikes · Jul 31, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
Trump warns Iran fighting could drag on as talks fade · Jul 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Trump says Washington will hit Iran “very hard” · Jul 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
Trump vows revenge after Iranian missile attack · Jul 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Trump vows retaliation after Iran missile attack intercepted · Jul 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard’ after U.S. missile attack · Jul 30, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Trump vows retaliatory strike after failed Iranian attack · Jul 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Trump says US and Saudi coordinated strikes on Iraqi militias · Jul 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
Trump says U.S. will strike Iran after missile attack · Jul 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump says US will hit Iran hard after Jordan attack · Jul 29, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Trump to make final ceasefire decision after Netanyahu meeting · Jul 28, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran if talks stall · Jul 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Trump denies munitions shortage as reason to halt Iran strikes · Jul 27, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Trump avoids Iran escalation as US interceptor stock falls · Jul 25, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Trump says US ready to escalate or keep talking with Iran · Jul 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Trump says US is “locked and loaded” on Iran · Jul 25, 2026 at 12:12 AM ET
Trump meets top advisers as he weighs Iran escalation · Jul 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Trump says US is “locked and loaded” for more Iran strikes · Jul 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Trump considers operation bigger than ever on Iran · Jul 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET

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BBC News —
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Bloomberg —
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Brussels Signal —
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CBS News —
5 articles
CNBC Top News —
3 articles
Daily Maverick — View reporting
Dawn Pakistan — View reporting
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Euronews —
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Financial Times — View reporting
Fox News —
3 articles
France 24 —
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Japan Times — View reporting
Jerusalem Post —
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MarketWatch — View reporting
Middle East Eye —
4 articles
NBC News —
6 articles
New York Times —
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PBS NewsHour — View reporting
South China Morning Post —
3 articles
Straits Times —
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Tehran Times —
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The Hindu —
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The Independent —
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UPI —
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