As Trump weighs return to conflict in Iran, here’s what could be targeted next
US President Donald Trump is considering a return to military action against Iran amid stalled negotiations over its nuclear program. A recent meeting with defense officials has raised concerns about potential targets, including energy facilities and missile sites. The political risks of renewed combat operations are significant, with public sentiment largely against the war and rising gas prices.
- ▪Trump's meeting with defense secretary Pete Hegseth focused on military options for Iran.
- ▪Negotiations with Iran have reached a standstill, prompting discussions of renewed airstrikes.
- ▪Public opinion polls indicate that sentiment is against the war, with Trump's approval ratings at around 37 percent.
3 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 8 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: lean left. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Trump Weighs His Options in Carrying Out New Strikes in Iran — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Trump met top advisers on Iran as he weighs return to war — Axios
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| Publication time | Sat, 23 May 2026 12:15:00 +0800 |
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For subscribersAs Trump weighs return to conflict in Iran, here’s what could be targeted nextSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxSmoke rising after coordinated US and Israeli air strikes in Tehran on March 1. PHOTO: NYTIMES David E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager, Jonathan Swan and Julian E. BarnesPublished May 23, 2026, 12:15 PMUpdated May 23, 2026, 12:15 PMUS President Donald Trump was in the Oval Office on May 22 with his defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, in what appeared to be a review of military options for potentially resuming the bombing campaign against Iran.The existence of the meeting was revealed by General Dan Caine, the chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a graduation ceremony at the Naval Academy.
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