Trump After National Security Meeting: Decision on Resuming Full-Scale War With Iran Coming Soon

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday, 5 November 2026 (14 Aban 1405), after meeting his national security team, that he will soon decide whether to resume full-scale war on Iran. ILNA, citing a US news network, reported that he told reporters in the Oval Office that the time for a decision had come and that he would prefer, if possible, not to "destroy the rest of the country", but might have to. He said the United States is fully ready.

Axios, citing two US officials, wrote that it was Trump's first meeting with senior advisers on Iran since the 3 November midterms and that he is weighing three paths: ordering new strikes, continuing economic pressure, or a deal that would give Iran major concessions. Citing one US official, Axios added that US Central Command (CENTCOM) is finishing preparations for possible large-scale operations, although no order has been given. The USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier group is due to stop in Singapore for several days from Friday and is not expected to reach CENTCOM's area before mid-November.

The same day, Iraq's foreign minister said the prospect of renewed US attacks on Iran is "not a secret". The reports do not yet show a firm decision or timetable.