Trump weighs targeted strikes on Iran to pressure its nuclear path

The Trump administration is weighing limited, targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear and missile sites to damage its program and prod Tehran toward concessions, with a larger follow-on option possible if talks fail; Trump has signaled a possible diplomatic path in the State of the Union, but officials say there is no clear objective, the plan risks casualties and escalation, and experts doubt diplomacy alone could force Iran to abandon its program.