Trump eyes near-decision on a massive Iran strike as tensions surge

President Donald Trump says he is close to deciding on a massive attack against Iran, potentially larger than any prior strikes, as Middle East tensions escalate with Iranian-backed Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping; he suggests Israel would join quickly if asked, warns of heavy penalties on Iran and its proxies, and amid oil-price spikes, diplomatic staff withdrawals, and growing international concern that the region is nearing the edge of the unimaginable, even as the US House moves to limit military action in Iran.