President Trump has indicated he is actively considering military strikes against Iran, with his weekend trip to Camp David cut short amid escalating rhetoric from both the president and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. Trump stated he is in "deciding mode" regarding potential action and questioned "if and when do I blow the entire nation up," whilst Hegseth declared that "Central Command will be busy" and confirmed they would be "hitting Iran HARD." This development matters significantly given the current US-Iran tensions and the potential for military escalation.

Trump's remarks to Fox News highlighted that Iranian officials are reportedly in hiding and negotiations appear stalled, with no willing counterparts for a diplomatic deal. He is set to attend United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York this week, where he indicated he would be "probably open" to meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Defence Secretary Hegseth returned swiftly to Washington on Saturday after attending a football game in Texas, underscoring the sense of urgency surrounding the situation.