Washington DC: US President Donald Trump met with his national security team on Thursday to deliberate on whether to resume military operations against Iran, with senior officials confirming the developments to Fox News.
Something is happening at the White House.
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 5, 2026
Several vehicles were filmed arriving at the West Wing about an hour ago, including one reportedly carrying General Dan Caine, America's top military officer.
Trump is weighing another major attack on Iran, while Qatar is pushing a… pic.twitter.com/hMhXdevWAr
According to the officials cited by Fox News, crucial meetings at the White House took place on Wednesday and Thursday.
Furthermore, Fox News reported that November 9 marks a new moon in the Middle East, resulting in minimal or no moonlight, an environmental condition considered highly advantageous for military operations.
BREAKING: TRUMP MEETS NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM ON RESUMING FULL-SCALE IRAN WAR
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Trump says he will decide “soon” whether to unleash another major wave of strikes on Iran following a high-level White House meeting with his national security team.
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Earlier on Thursday, Trump informed journalists in the Oval Office that Washington would soon “make a decision” regarding the resumption of the war.
Elaborating on the potential objectives, he questioned whether Washington should proceed with further strikes to guarantee that Iran's nuclear programme is permanently dismantled and that “it will never happen again”.
Reflecting on the gravity of the potential escalation, he remarked, “I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I will have to. You'll know soon enough.”
US President Donald Trump Backs Pete Hegseth As Republican Congressman Renews Impeachment PushMeanwhile, according to fresh reports citing a US official, the United States Central Command is actively finalising preparations for a potential resumption of major operations in Iran, though formal directives from Washington remain pending.
Additionally, during a phone call on Thursday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi told Trump that Iraqi soil must under no circumstances be used to launch strikes against neighbouring nations.
Prime Minister @AliFalihAlzaidy held a phone call with U.S. President @realDonaldTrump, during which they discussed the evolving situation in the region, security developments, and prospects for the next phase.
— المكتب الإعلامي لرئيس الوزراء (@IraqiPMO) November 5, 2026
The call also addressed the importance of coordination and… https://t.co/Pa4696sK3B
Emphasising this diplomatic position, the Prime Minister's Office released a formal statement on X declaring, "Mr. Prime Minister affirmed Iraq's position calling for respect for the sovereignty of states, non-use of its territories as a launchpad for aggression against neighbouring countries."
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