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Trump still undecided on attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure — media
TASS Russian News7 hours ago
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HIGHThreat Assessment
The article reports that a US administration source says President Trump remains undecided about ordering strikes on Iran's civilian infrastructure, with the idea being to use such strikes to pressure Iran to negotiate. In the context of ongoing US-Iran hostilities and recent strikes in the region, even deliberation about targeting civilian energy infrastructure represents a major escalation risk and raises the probability of severe Iranian retaliation and regional spillover.
Summary
According to a US administration source, "the idea was to use strikes to pressure Iran to negotiate"
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United StatesIranDonald TrumpUS administrationTASS (media/source)
Weapons & Military
strikes (unspecified)attacks on civilian/energy infrastructure
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military action
nuclear threat
cyber warfare
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Key Phrases
"Deliberation to target civilian (energy) infrastructure signals willingness to employ strategic economic and societal coercion beyond purely military targets, increasing escalation risk.""No strike has been confirmed in the article, but the mere consideration raises probability of major retaliatory strikes by Iran against US, allied forces, or regional assets.""In the current high-intensity US–Iran conflict environment, threats to civilian infrastructure could disrupt global energy markets and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, amplifying geopolitical consequences.""Decision uncertainty (Trump 'undecided') indicates short-term volatility: rapid escalation if a decision is taken, but also potential for de-escalation if the option is dropped or replaced by diplomacy."