Trump Greenlights Iran Strike Plans, Decision Pending

US President Donald Trump has given preliminary approval for a military strike on Iran but has yet to make a final call, according to reports from CBS News. 

A senior intelligence official revealed that Trump is holding off on launching attacks, hoping Iran might reconsider its nuclear ambitions. The focus of potential strikes is reportedly the Fordo uranium enrichment site, located underground.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei firmly dismissed Trump’s demands for unconditional surrender. Trump declared that his patience with Iran is running thin. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on Trump’s tentative backing of the strike plans.

Tensions escalated further as Israeli forces targeted Iranian missile and nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to retaliate with hypersonic missile launches. No major damage has been reported in Israel amid the exchanges.