Deadline for US Congress on war in Iran

Summary: This report from France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines covers recent developments in the Middle East region, specifically focusing on Military signals.

The US President is reportedly considering new military strike options against Iran. According to Axios, US Central Command has drafted a plan involving a series of “short and powerful” strikes aimed at breaking the current stalemate in negotiations. The report briefly pushed oil prices up by nearly 7%, surpassing $126 per barrel on Thursday before easing again. France 24 correspondent Reza Sayah in Tehran shares the latest developments.