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U.S. forces massing in the Middle East were prepared to strike Iran as soon as this weekend, though President Trump had not decided, U.S. officials and unnamed sources said.

New York Times
As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place

President Trump has given no indication that he has made a decision about how to proceed, as diplomatic talks continue.

As Trump Weighs Possible Iran Strikes, U.S. Military Moves Into Place
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The Independent
Iran-Trump live: US military ‘to strike within days’ after White House warns Tehran to make a deal

US is building up its forces in the Middle East amid reports military could strike within days

Iran-Trump live: US military ‘to strike within days’ after White House warns Tehran to make a deal
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The Guardian
US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say

Reports say move could come this weekend as White House urges Iran to ‘make a deal’ with Trump on nuclear program The US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, multiple news outlets reported Wednesday citing unnamed sources. However, the reports said, Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether to carry out an attack. Trump has repeatedly demanded Iran cease its nuclear program, and has warned he intends to use force if no deal is reached. Continue reading. . .

US military ready for possible Iran strikes but Trump yet to make decision, reports say
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Kathimerini
Russia: Sergey Lavrov warns against a new US attack on Iran

Any American military operation against Iran would have serious consequences, said the Russian foreign minister.

Russia: Sergey Lavrov warns against a new US attack on Iran
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Financial Times
US warns Iran to make a deal as it steps up military deployments

Oil price rises as aircraft carrier and refuelling planes head to region in one of biggest build-ups since 2003 Iraq invasion

US warns Iran to make a deal as it steps up military deployments
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Aftenposten
U.S. urges Iran to reach a nuclear deal – Trump hints at an attack

It would be wise for Iran to reach a deal with the United States, says the White House.

U.S. urges Iran to reach a nuclear deal – Trump hints at an attack
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Kathimerini
Russia, China, Iran hold joint drills in the Strait of Hormuz

The United States is increasing its military forces around the Persian Gulf - Trump is leaning toward the option of an attack, according to American media.

Russia, China, Iran hold joint drills in the Strait of Hormuz
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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Live blog USA under Trump: Media say US attack on Iran possible over the weekend

Live updates on US politics under Donald Trump today: current news and updates — read now in FAZ's live ticker.

Live blog USA under Trump: Media say US attack on Iran possible over the weekend
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Dagens Nyheter
Reports: U.S. attack on Iran could occur this weekend

NEW YORK. The U.S. could attack Iran as early as this coming weekend, according to CNN sources. Large numbers of combat aircraft and warships have been moved to the region and are on combat readiness. But President Trump is still weighing whether he should order an attack.

Reports: U.S. attack on Iran could occur this weekend
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Helsingin Sanomat
Middle East | WSJ: Iran prepares for war against the United States

The satellite images show how Iran has fortified its military bases and nuclear facilities. CNN reports that the United States could carry out an attack as early as this weekend.

Middle East | WSJ: Iran prepares for war against the United States
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To Vima
Iran: six signs that Trump is ready to press the war button

These six factors indicate we are at a moment of high risk. American forces are taking positions, while diplomacy has stalled on key issues.

Iran: six signs that Trump is ready to press the war button
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Corriere della Sera
Six reasons that could convince Trump to attack Iran | War winds on Tehran (to push for negotiations)

The analysis by Rozenblat, a researcher who worked in the Israeli security apparatus.

Six reasons that could convince Trump to attack Iran | War winds on Tehran (to push for negotiations)
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El Pais
The U.S. military is preparing a possible attack on Iran, although Trump has not yet made a decision

According to several U.S. media outlets, the White House has been informed that the armed forces would be ready for an offensive this weekend

The U.S. military is preparing a possible attack on Iran, although Trump has not yet made a decision
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The Independent
US is getting closer to war with Iran, Trump sources warn

A Trump adviser has said there could be ‘kinetic action’ in the coming weeks

US is getting closer to war with Iran, Trump sources warn
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Le Figaro
The United States is ready to carry out strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, according to American media

According to the White House spokesperson, who spoke to the press on Wednesday, 'There are many reasons and arguments in favor of striking Iran'.

The United States is ready to carry out strikes against Iran as early as this weekend, according to American media
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La Repubblica
War winds in the Gulf: Trump is preparing an attack on Iran

Signals of an imminent clash after stalled talks. The media say: "The US goal is to topple the regime"

War winds in the Gulf: Trump is preparing an attack on Iran
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La Repubblica
War winds in the Gulf: Trump is preparing an attack on Iran

Signals of an imminent clash after stalled talks. The media say: "The US goal is to topple the regime"

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Aftenposten
Trump could attack Iran this weekend: enormous consequences for the global economy

Read the story here

Trump could attack Iran this weekend: enormous consequences for the global economy
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Die Zeit
Syria: The U.S. plans full withdrawal of troops from Syria

After meeting with Syria's transitional president, Donald Trump praised his strength. Now the U.S. president apparently plans to end the military presence in the country.

Syria: The U.S. plans full withdrawal of troops from Syria
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Die Zeit
Iran and USA: The U.S. again threatens Iran with a military strike

Nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran have produced no solution so far. Reports say both countries are positioning themselves for a possible war.

Iran and USA: The U.S. again threatens Iran with a military strike
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