Pakistan, May 23 -- The United States (US) is considering possible new military strikes on Iran, according to reports published by American media outlets on Friday amid ongoing tensions and diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.

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The reports by CBS and Axios emerged shortly after US President Donald Trump announced that he would remain in Washington instead of travelling to attend his son's wedding this weekend, citing unspecified government-related circumstances.

Speaking to reporters earlier, Trump said it was important for him to stay at the White House during what he described as a critical period. However, neither the White House nor US offici...