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Trump reportedly told US could hit Iran as soon as Saturday, as he mulls potential strikes
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US President Donald Trump gestures during a Black History Month event in the East Room of the White House, February 18, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)
US President Donald Trump has been told by his top national security advisers that the American military could launch strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday, CBS News reports, though he has still yet to make a decision on whether to green light an attack.
Citing sources familiar with the matter, the US broadcaster says the timeline for a decision is expected to extend beyond this weekend, adding that the Pentagon is temporarily shifting some personnel out of the Middle East in the coming days as it readies for a potential Iranian counterattack if the US strikes.
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