Trump Iran airstrikes decision to be guided by Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff’s advice
The Guardian • • nation
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump’s decision on airstrikes against Iran will depend partly on assessments by his special envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, regarding whether Iran is stalling nuclear deal negotiations ahead of talks in Geneva.
- Trump has not finalized any military action but is considering limited strikes to pressure Iran or larger attacks to force regime change if negotiations fail, with briefings from top advisers including Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and military leaders.
- Concerns exist within the administration about the risks of military action, including limited US missile defenses and Iran’s vow of severe retaliation, with Pentagon officials cautious about the likelihood of success and potential consequences.
- The US is exploring diplomatic off-ramps, such as
