Trump weighs new Iran war after February strikes, decision imminent

Trump signals potential return to war with Iran after February US-Israel strikes aimed at halting Tehran's nuclear programme. Speaking at the White House Thursday, the US president said he'll decide soon whether to escalate attacks to permanently destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities. "I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I will have to. You'll know soon enough," he told reporters after national security talks.

The stakes: Global oil markets, already volatile, could spike if conflict resumes—directly hitting Nigeria's oil-dependent economy. Trump claims the US already achieved its control objectives in Iran but hasn't ruled out wider destruction. Axios reports CENTCOM is prepping for full military operations, though no new orders from Washington yet.

Meanwhile, mediators are shuttling to Tehran for talks, and Trump himself hinted at negotiation progress. The February offensive was a joint US-Israel operation; any renewal would likely follow similar lines.

For Nigerians, this means watching crude prices—Brent could jump above $85 if strikes resume. The CBN may need to adjust forex policies if revenue fluctuates. Travel advisories for the Gulf region could tighten.

Will Nigeria's 2027 budget assumptions hold if oil swings wildly, or should policymakers build in a wider price buffer now?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/06/trump-hints-on-resumption-of-war-with-iran/