Trump says he’s “close” to ordering massive new attack on Iran as Middle East teeters on the brink

President Trump gestures after speaking in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Washington, D.C

The Middle East is bracing for what could be its most dangerous escalation yet. President Donald Trump has revealed he is close to deciding whether to launch a “massive attack” on Iran, one he says would be bigger than any strike carried out so far in the months-long conflict. The announcement comes as oil prices … Read more