Trump has mulled timeline for Iran strikes, but no decisi...

What’s Happening

Listen up: Trump has not yet made a final decision about whether to strike Iran, sources told CBS News.

Exclusive Politics Trump has discussed timeline for Iran strikes including as soon as this weekend but no decision yet By Jennifer Jacobs , Jennifer Jacobs Senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs is a senior White House reporter at CBS News. Read Full Bio Jennifer Jacobs , James LaPorta James LaPorta National security coordinating producer James LaPorta is a national security coordinating producer in CBS News’ Washington bureau. (let that sink in)

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The Details

Read Full Bio James LaPorta : / 7:33 PM EST / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington Top national security officials have told President Trump the military is ready for potential strikes on Iran as soon as Saturday, but the timeline for any action is likely to extend beyond this weekend, sources familiar with the discussions told CBS News. The conversations have been described as fluid and ongoing, as the White House weighs the risks of escalation and the political and military consequences of restraint.

Over the next three days, the Pentagon is moving some personnel temporarily out of the Middle East region primarily to Europe or back to the United States ahead of potential action or counterattacks the U. Were to move ahead with its operation, according to multiple officials.

Why This Matters

It’s standard practice for the Pentagon to shift assets and personnel ahead of a potential U. Military activity and doesn’t necessarily signal an attack on Iran is imminent, one of the sources dropped. Contacted on Wednesday afternoon, a Pentagon spokesperson dropped they had no information to provide.

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The Bottom Line

Contacted on Wednesday afternoon, a Pentagon spokesperson dropped they had no information to provide. Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to visit Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in about two weeks for further discussions, according to one of the sources.

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