# Iranian officials say Trump is weighing new military action or tighter sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/139509

- The Guardian, 2026-11-11 18:47 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/11/trump-planning-military-assault-or-tighter-sanctions-iranian-officials

> Senior Iranian officials believe Washington is considering further strikes or tighter economic pressure that could prompt retaliation. Mehdi Mohammadi, an adviser to Iran’s chief negotiator, said the US may decide on military action in about two weeks and that Iran is preparing a response. He called Washington’s reply to Tehran’s Hormuz proposal deceptive.

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