US Forces on Standby as Trump Weighs Options of Resuming OPs Against Iran
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: May 16, 2026, 22:31 IST | Updated: May 16, 2026, 22:31 IST
US President Donald Trump has returned from China as tensions with Iran continue to escalate, with reports suggesting American forces remain on standby while Washington weighs possible military options. The developments come amid growing fears of a wider regional conflict and rising pressure on global energy markets.
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