TRUMP SAYS US COULD LEAVE IRAN NOW BUT WANTS LASTING OUTCOME

What happened: Trump said at a South Carolina rally that the US could leave Iran now but wants an outcome that "lasts for a long time," and claimed Tehran would never have a nuclear weapon. Why it matters: The Times report says it is far from certain Trump will approve strikes, noting he has repeatedly vetoed plans to return to major combat this year. A White House official said the administration does not comment on military plans "that may or may not exist.

Trump said at a South Carolina rally that the US could leave Iran now but wants an outcome that "lasts for a long time," and claimed Tehran would never have a nuclear weapon.

The Times report says it is far from certain Trump will approve strikes, noting he has repeatedly vetoed plans to return to major combat this year. A White House official said the administration does not comment on military plans "that may or may not exist.