Trump has paused new strikes on Iran while talks continue, but US forces remain ready to escalate if diplomacy fails and Tehran refuses to abandon its nuclear plans.

Trump has paused new strikes on Iran while talks continue, but US forces remain ready to escalate if diplomacy fails and Tehran refuses to abandon its nuclear plans. Link 'Finger on trigger': Trump has not decided on large-scale attacks against Iran, sources tell 'Post' “We’re locked and loaded,” Trump told reporters on Friday about the possibility of continuing the attacks against Iran, while no new strikes were reported during the day.