Top Military Admiral Briefs Trump on Iran Options

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Posted on AllSides November 2, 2026

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The top U.S. commander in the Middle East briefed President Trump on Thursday on military options for Iran, a rare in-person visit to the White House as the U.S. weighs resuming major combat operations, according to U.S. officials and other people with direct knowledge of the meeting.

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