TRUMP WEIGHS NEXT MOVE AGAINST IRAN : THE NICE WAY OR THE NOT NICE WAY

What happened: US President Donald Trump said Washington was making progress in its confrontation with Iran but had not decided how to secure a final victory, and said further military action remained an option. Why it matters: Trump said he asked several European governments whether they would assist and they declined, while Iran's new Defense Minister warned of retaliation and US casualties if another attack came. Key numbers: No specific figures given.

US President Donald Trump said Washington was making progress in its confrontation with Iran but had not decided how to secure a final victory, and said further military action remained an option.

Trump said he asked several European governments whether they would assist and they declined, while Iran's new Defense Minister warned of retaliation and US casualties if another attack came. Key numbers: No specific figures given.