US President Donald Trump has said he is considering launching a "massive attack" on Iran, signalling a potential escalation in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. His remarks came as Tehran accused the United Kingdom of acting as an "accomplice" to the United States amid continued military operations against Iranian targets.Speaking to Axios, Trump said a decision on the proposed strike could come soon and described it as potentially "bigger than anything seen so far" in the conflict. Trump says decision is near According to the interview, Trump said the US military is fully prepared for a larger offensive if necessary. "I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," Trump said. However, the US President did not specify when a final decision would be announced. US continues strikes on Iranian targets The comments come as US Central Command continues military operations against Iranian-linked targets. Reports indicate American forces have carried out 13 consecutive nights of strikes, targeting military infrastructure linked to Tehran. The conflict has expanded beyond direct US-Iran tensions, with the Red Sea emerging as another key battleground in the region. Israel could join operation Trump also claimed that Israel would join any large-scale military operation "within two minutes" if requested. At the same time, he acknowledged that such involvement could trigger retaliatory attacks from Iran against Israeli territory. The remarks have further heightened concerns about a wider regional conflict involving multiple countries.(ALSO READ) Iran Rejects Trump-Backed Ceasefire Proposal Conveyed by Iraqi Prime Minister Iran accuses UK of supporting US Meanwhile, Iranian officials accused the United Kingdom of supporting Washington's military campaign, calling Britain an "accomplice" of the United States. Tehran has maintained that while it remains open to negotiations, it will respond firmly to any further military escalation. Diplomatic uncertainty continues Trump reiterated that Iran is interested in negotiations but claimed Tehran has not yet agreed to terms acceptable to Washington. With tensions remaining high and military operations continuing, global leaders are closely monitoring developments amid fears that the conflict could widen further across the Middle East.
