Trump postpones the option of “all-out war” with Iran and makes way for the diplomatic path

The Wall Street Journal, citing American officials, revealed the details behind the scenes of deliberations within the US administration regarding dealing with the Iranian file, where the military option declined in favor of giving more space for negotiations and peaceful solutions.

The option of total war

Sources told the newspaper that President Donald Trump seriously considered the idea of ​​returning to waging an “all-out war” against Tehran. These discussions came during extensive consultations he held with Pete Hegseth and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to evaluate the options available to deal with the developments.

Negotiating flexibility

Despite reviewing the military option, Trump settled his position by deciding to limit himself to diplomatic talks for the time being. In a move that reflects remarkable American flexibility, Trump informed his aides that he does not mind exceeding the August 18 deadline to reach a nuclear agreement with Tehran, which gives negotiators additional time to resolve differences.

Message to Tehran

The newspaper confirmed, according to officials, that Trump always prefers to resort to a diplomatic solution to resolve crises rather than military escalation, sending a clear message to the Iranian side that “it is wise for Iran to conclude a good agreement” that guarantees the interests of the parties and ends the ongoing state of tension.