• Trump has approved plans to attack Iran but withheld the final order.
• The U.S. is considering a strike on Iran's Fordo nuclear facility.
• Iranian leader Khamenei rejects U.S. demands for surrender amid ongoing Israeli attacks.

U.S. President Donald Trump has approved military plans to attack Iran, but has not yet made a final decision on executing these plans, according to multiple reports. The Wall Street Journal initially reported that Trump is waiting to see if Iran will abandon its nuclear program before taking any action. The potential target involves the Fordow enrichment facility, which is heavily fortified and would require significant military resources to strike effectively, according to Anadolu Agency, CBS News, and BBC.

During a press conference, Trump stated, "I may do it. I may not do it," indicating his indecision on whether to formally join Israel's ongoing military campaign against Iran. He expressed a reluctance to engage in conflict but emphasized that if faced with the option of war or a nuclear-armed Iran, he would consider that option, as noted by Anadolu Agency and BBC.

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has dismissed Trump's demands for unconditional surrender and warned of "irreparable consequences" should the U.S. intervene directly in the conflict. Following Israeli attacks, Iranian media reports claim that at least 585 people have been killed and over 1,300 injured in Iran due to the violence, while Israeli authorities report 24 civilian fatalities from Iranian missile strikes, according to CBS News and Anadolu Agency.

As the situation develops, Trump seems to leverage threats of military action as a way to force Iran into negotiations regarding its nuclear ambitions. Meanwhile, he has publicly distanced himself from claims made in the media about his intentions, claiming, "The Wall Street Journal has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran," reflecting a complicated and tense atmosphere in U.S.-Iran relations, as reported by Anadolu Agency and BBC.