Trump Considers Major Escalation in Iran as Advisers Meet

President Trump met with his top advisers in Washington, D.C., on July 24, 2026, to discuss a potential major escalation in the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. Trump insisted the conflict would be a relatively short 'excursion,' although it has now lasted nearly five months with no end in sight. The meeting followed weeks of escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran. Trump also stressed that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, a stance consistent with U.S. policy. However, the U.S. has not yet taken direct military action against Iran, despite ongoing attacks on Israeli targets. Tehran has not commented on the meeting, but Washington has emphasized its commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities. The two sources provided conflicting details on the nature of the meeting. The New York Times reported on Trump's insistence that the conflict would be short, while Tass noted Trump's emphasis on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.