Trump weighs renewed military pressure on Iran, US media says

Trump weighs renewed military pressure on Iran, US media says US President Donald Trump is increasingly considering renewed military action against Iran as part of efforts to secure concessions over Tehran’s nuclear programme, according to reports from Axios and other US media outlets. Trump is expected to meet his national security team on Tuesday to discuss “maximum pressure” options against Iran, amid growing frustration within the administration over stalled negotiations and the continuing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the reports, US officials believe Trump is likely to postpone any decision on military action until after his planned trip to China later this week, while continuing to use the threat of force as leverage in negotiations.