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Sara Dorn is a Forbes news reporter who covers politics.
Jul 23, 2026, 02:20pm EDT
Topline
President Donald Trump said he’s “close” to deciding whether to launch a “massive attack” against Iran bigger than the initial strikes in February, he told Axios in a new interview published Thursday as Brent oil prices surpassed $100 a barrel.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attend a dignified transfer solemn event for US service members killed during operations in the Middle East, at Dover Air Force Base in Dover, Delaware, on July 22, 2026. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images)
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Key Facts
Trump said he is “close to making a decision,” telling Axios, “we’re all set for it.”
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