Trump Says He Faces Big Decision on Iran War

U.S. President Donald Trump said on September 17, 2026, that he is approaching a major crossroad in the war with Iran and faces a big decision about whether to resume large-scale strikes or seek to annihilate the Iranian regime. The Pentagon has exposed mass U.S. aircraft losses and base damage from the Iran war, underscoring the stakes of the choice. A Middle East expert warned that renewed comprehensive escalation could follow. Trump's remarks signal a possible shift in the conflict's next phase.