Trump Meets With Top Advisers as He Weighs a Major Escalation in Iran

President Donald Trump has called a high-level meeting with his key advisers to consider expanding military operations in Iran. The discussions come as the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran has dragged on far longer than initially anticipated.

Trump had previously insisted that the war would be a relatively brief "excursion," but the conflict is now entering its fifth month. Despite the president's early promises of a swift outcome, fighting continues with no clear resolution in sight.

During the meeting, options for intensifying attacks are being debated, which could significantly alter the course of the conflict. A more direct U.S. involvement beyond the current support for Israel is also not ruled out. The decision-making is taking place against a complex regional backdrop, with Iran maintaining its resistance.

Analysts note that the prolonged war has created tensions both within U.S. society and internationally. The Trump administration is seeking a way to either end the conflict or achieve a decisive advantage, but so far it has not succeeded. A new escalation could change the war's dynamics but also increases the risk of a broader regional war.