WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Friday said he would consider ordering another military strike against Iran if the country intensifies its nuclear activities.

“Without a question. Absolutely,” Trump told reporters in the White House briefing room.

Trump also confirmed that his administration has dropped a plan to ease sanctions on Iran, which had been under consideration as part of a potential diplomatic opening.

Later Friday, the US Senate voted against a resolution that would have limited the president’s authority to launch further military action against Iran without congressional approval. Xinhua/PNA