New Delhi, July 21 -- US President Donald Trump and senior US officials are weighing their next steps as the conflict with Iran reaches what officials describe as a "decisive fork".

According to Axios, US and Israeli officials believe the crisis is heading in one of two directions: a proposed 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, or a large-scale joint US-Israeli military campaign intended to force Tehran into concessions.

Qatar, Egypt, Pakistan and other regional mediators have reportedly presented both the US and Iran with a 10-day ceasefire proposal. US officials said the Trump administration is evaluating the offer while also urging Israel to avoid actions that could derail diplomatic efforts.

At the same time, ...