US President Donald Trump may delay strikes on Iran's civilian and energy infrastructure, Axios reports.
A senior official in the US administration told Axios that US President Donald Trump is currently facing an important decision under tight deadlines: to carry out his threat to destroy Iran's infrastructure or to once again extend his own deadline to give negotiations a chance.
"If the president sees a deal is coming together, he'll probably hold off. But only he and he alone makes that decision," the source told the publication.
At the same time, an unnamed Pentagon representative expressed skepticism about another extension of the deadline for reaching a deal with Tehran.
According to Axios, Trump holds the most hawkish position on Iran compared to members of his cabinet. However, Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and the president's son-in-law Jared Kushner believe he should try to reach a deal with Tehran.
The Iranian side's response to Washington's proposal for a ceasefire was perceived in the White House not as a refusal, but as a negotiating maneuver.
At the same time, two unnamed sources told the publication that a plan for a large-scale US-Israeli bombing campaign against Iran's energy facilities is ready if Trump gives the order.
"Trump would take a deal if he got one, but it's unclear if the Iranians are ready. It will be extremely tense until Tuesday at 8 pm," said a US source close to Trump.
