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Iran warns US is preparing strikes as Trump weighs next options

Tehran cites strike preparations while the White House weighs military action, economic pressure, or a deal.

Updated Sep 21, 2026 · 10:14 UTC7 reports

Latest update: Commodity vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 12 ships over the weekend as Iran warned of impending U.S. strikes.

The short version

  • Iran's central military command reported receiving information that the United States is preparing to resume military strikes.[Al Jazeera]
  • President Donald Trump stated he is in a deciding mode considering military action, economic pressure, or a diplomatic deal.[Al Jazeera]
  • Maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 12 commodity vessels over the weekend, down from 35 the week before.[Al Jazeera]
  • White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett defended the administration's military posture amid rising domestic fuel prices.[The Hill]

Key facts

  • Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned that the United States is preparing to resume strikes against the country.[Al Jazeera]
  • President Donald Trump stated he is deciding among options that include military action, economic pressure, or a deal.[Al Jazeera]
  • Strait of Hormuz commodity vessel traffic fell to 12 crossings over the weekend compared to 35 the previous weekend.[Al Jazeera]
  • The U.S. national average gas price rose 17 cents in a week to reach $4.48 according to AAA.[The Hill]

What remains uncertain

  • Whether the United States will resume military strikes, implement economic measures, or pursue negotiations with Iran remains undecided.[Al Jazeera]

Sources

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