US ENVOY RAISES PROSPECT OF IRAN STRIKES THIS WEEKEND AS TRUMP EXPRESSES SURPRISE

What happened: US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack said Washington could launch fresh strikes against Iran as early as this weekend. Trump expressed surprise and said he knew nothing about the possibility raised by his envoy. Key numbers: Conflict approaches its eighth month. Why it matters: The contrasting statements add uncertainty to Washington's position as diplomatic efforts remain unresolved. Barrack said military action remained possible if negotiations failed, while Trump suggested another operation without giving timing or objectives.

US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack said Washington could launch fresh strikes against Iran as early as this weekend. Trump expressed surprise and said he knew nothing about the possibility raised by his envoy.

The contrasting statements add uncertainty to Washington's position as diplomatic efforts remain unresolved. Barrack said military action remained possible if negotiations failed, while Trump suggested another operation without giving timing or objectives.