AdvertisementWorldMiddle EastMiddle East tensions Trump weighs new military options against Iran Tyler Pager , Julian E. Barnes , Eric Schmitt , David E. Sanger and Helene Cooper January 30, 2026 — 12:30pm Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Related Article Middle East tensions ‘Next attack will be far worse’: Trump says massive US armada is ready to strike Iran Trump had not yet authorised military action or chosen among the options presented by the Pentagon, officials said. With Iran, officials remain sceptical that Tehran would accept the conditions the United States has outlined. Related Article Middle East tensions Trump was poised to hit button on the Iran strikes. AdvertisementLong-range bombers based in the United States that could strike targets in Iran remain on a higher-than-usual alert status.