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Trump sought advice on attacking Iran’s main nuclear site
President Donald Trump waves to supporters from his motorcade as people gather for a march, Saturday November 14th 2020, in Washington
DONALD TRUMP asked his senior advisers about potential options for attacking Iran’s main nuclear site, a US media report revealed today.
The four advisers warned the outgoing US President when they were approached last Thursday that military action could spark a broader conflict, according to the report by the New York Times.
“He asked for options,” one official said. “They gave him the scenarios and he ultimately decided not to go forward.
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