Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi had traveled to Tehran carrying the US-Iran ceasefire proposal, which Iranian officials said fails to address the question of control over the Strait of Hormuz.
During the interview, while discussing Iran and the possibility of further escalation, Saada said, “We all know that we are approaching an attack on Iran, perhaps even as early as this weekend."
"I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are all set for it," the US president told Axios.
Four sources familiar with the matter said Iran flew IRGC personnel and military equipment from Tehran to Yemen on July 13, in a previously unreported transfer.
Zaidi's visit also comes more than a week after he met with US President Donald Trump on July 14.
Outside of Iran's efforts to strengthen trade with Pakistan, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi confirmed that officials would be visiting Iran on Thursday to discuss bilateral cooperation.
A Bahraini analyst warned that Tehran’s threat against regional infrastructure erases the line between US targets and Gulf economies, even if Iran may be attempting to project strength.
Regarding US President Donald Trump’s position on how to deal with Iran, Rubio stated that Trump will take “a head for an eye,” and make Iran "pay a heavy price."
Using B-1 bombers, which can carry two dozen 2,000-lb. bombs or dozens of cruise missiles, signaled a significant escalation and expansion of the US military campaign, per Axios.
According to the WSJ, US President Donald Trump is considering expanding his attacks on Iran, and the added forces in the region are intended to provide him with more military options.
The UK government website explains that "the situation in the Middle East remains unpredictable. Since 8 July there have been strikes and retaliatory attacks by Iran in a number of locations."
