'Finger on trigger': Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post'

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US President Donald Trump has not finalized a decision on large-scale attacks against Iran, preferring diplomatic talks while keeping military options prepared. Following a pause in US strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stated the US is "locked and loaded" but seeking a negotiated agreement, emphasizing Iran cannot possess nuclear weapons.

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“We’re locked and loaded,” Trump told reporters on Friday about the possibility of continuing the attacks against Iran, while no new strikes were reported during the day.

'Finger on trigger': Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post'

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