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Trump weighs three options on Iran as IRGC threatens new weapons, shipping attacks surge

President signals military action, economic pressure, or diplomacy as Iran vows escalation and hits fifth vessel in a week.

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What to know

  • Iran's IRGC threatened new weapons and escalated attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, striking five vessels in one week amid a seven-month conflict.
  • Trump told Fox News he is deciding between military action, economic pressure, or diplomacy—signaling possible major moves this week.
  • The State Department issued a security alert ordering Americans to leave Iran, raising expectations of imminent U.S. action.
  • Trump indicated willingness to meet Iran's leader at the U.N. General Assembly, but the overall tone suggests military options remain primary.

“The world has not yet seen the power and precision of Iran's new weapons.”

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Trump weighs three options on Iran as IRGC threatens new weapons, shipping attacks surge
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Sep 22yesterdaynow · 2:25 PM ET
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    Trump says he is in 'deciding mode' on three Iran options

    President Trump told Fox News Sunday he is considering three approaches: military action ("wiping Iran out"), economic pressure ("letting them rot economically"), or renewed diplomacy. He signaled openness to meeting Iran's leader at the U.N. General Assembly.

    “My question is, if and when do I blow the entire nation up.”
    — President Trump

    1. 1 outlet first by RedState, 3d ago · read ↗

  2. background

    Iran strikes fifth vessel in Strait of Hormuz within a week — Iran struck another LPG tanker transiting the Omani Route through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the fifth vessel hit in seven days as shipping disruptions intensify.

  3. background

    Iran threatens new weapons and expanded targets — IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi threatened to introduce new weapons with new capabilities and expand "the geography" of the conflict, claiming Iran has additional targets not yet struck.

  4. background

    State Department issues security alert for Americans in Iran — The U.S. Virtual Embassy Iran issued a security alert warning U.S. citizens not to travel to Iran "for any reason," signaling heightened concern about potential escalation.