Trump: Iranians want a settlement and a meeting

“The Wall Street Journal”: U.S. President leans toward expanding military operations in Iran

- Options include intensifying airstrikes and sending ground forces to seize islands near the Strait of Hormuz

U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iranians want to reach a settlement, adding that Washington would explore the possibility of concluding an agreement with them. Reuters reported that Trump said the Iranians want to hold a meeting.

Meanwhile, Reuters quoted U.S. officials as saying that recent strikes against Iran target the destruction of military capabilities in preparation for more complex operations.

The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, reported that the options under consideration include intensifying airstrikes and deploying ground forces to seize Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz.

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The newspaper added that Trump chaired a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of taking control of Kharg Island, noting that he leans toward expanding operations in Iran following days of briefings from his senior aides.