U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a limited military strike against Iran as part of a strategy to pressure Tehran into agreeing to a new nuclear deal, according to a report published Thursday. The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, said that if approved, an initial operation could begin within days, targeting a limited number of Iranian military or government sites. The goal would be to increase pressure while avoiding a full-scale war.

The report added that Trump has warned of broader military action if Iran does not halt its uranium enrichment activities, and that destabilizing Tehran’s government could also be among the objectives. One source indicated that the president may pursue a phased escalation strategy—starting with limited strikes and expanding if necessary—to compel Iran to abandon its nuclear program or weaken its regime.

Several U.S. officials and analysts have cautioned that such action could provoke Iranian retaliation, potentially drawing the United States into a wider regional conflict and endangering allied nations.