According to the Wall Street Journal, President Trump has recently weighed the option of launching a broad military operation against Iran, but has so far opted to pursue diplomatic negotiations.
The report notes that the administration believes a new large‑scale air campaign could undermine efforts to limit Iran's nuclear program and destabilize the region, while targeted retaliatory strikes remain an option to respond to Iranian violations. Overall, the approach signals the White House's intent to keep a military lever while giving diplomacy more time to secure a long‑term agreement.