Report: Trump leans toward resuming major combat operations against Iran | LIVE BLOG
The options included strikes on nuclear facilities and infrastructure, such as bridges, as well as assaults on Iranian-controlled islands
The death toll from the shooting attack on mourners at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan’s Karak governorate rose to nine after another wounded person died, state television reported.
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at the church in the village of Hamoud in Karak governorate on Friday, killing and wounding dozens. Security forces continued searching for the attackers.
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Jordan declared three days of national mourning following the attack, which authorities described as terrorism. King Abdullah II vowed severe punishment for those responsible and ordered a comprehensive security review.
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Report: Trump leans toward resuming major combat operations against Iran
President Donald Trump was leaning toward a return to major combat operations against Iran after receiving briefings on Pentagon options, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing officials. No final decision had been made.
The options included strikes on nuclear facilities and infrastructure, such as bridges, as well as assaults on Iranian-controlled islands, according to the report.
Two US aircraft carrier strike groups were already in the Middle East, with a third heading to the region from the Pacific. It remained unclear how long all three would stay.