The gambit was successful. At least twice, the president weighed ordering an attack on Iran, only to be dissuaded by aides from moving forward. But America now appears to be on the brink of war with Iran again. And this time, instead of acting as a deterrent, the Pentagon’s war plans are being used to draw up options for the president to consider.

The remarks by two Iranian officials came a day before the talks and as America has assembled its biggest deployment of aircraft and warships to the Middle East in decades.

Fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict in the Middle East as U.S.

Vice President Vance on Wednesday said the U.S. is seeking a diplomatic deal with Iran in their upcoming talks, adding that President Trump has the sole authority on whether the U.S. will strike the Middle Eastern country.

Readers are divided on U.S. military action against Iran, with themes of constitutional authority, Trump's policies, and the risks of war prevalent.

Iran’s leaders want to reach a nuclear deal with the U.S., but they are also rushing to prepare for war in case talks between the countries fail.

US President Donald Trump has said he is considering a military strike on Iran if a new nuclear deal is not reached.

Trump has pushed the United States to the brink of war with Iran even as aides urge him to focus more on voters’ economic worries.