Trump 'could strike Iran this weekend'
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Gold prices climbed back above $5,000, as inconclusive U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and concerns over potential military escalation boost the metal’s appeal.
Axios has reported, citing sources, that the United States is allegedly very close to deciding on a large-scale military operation against Iran, which could begin in the near future.
Iran and the United States are both applying naval pressure to the talks over Tehran's nuclear program. Tehran held drills Thursday with Russia.
The White House spokeswoman says there are "many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran".
The US military is ready for possible strikes on Iran as soon as this weekend, multiple news outlets reported on Wednesday citing unnamed sources.
The talks come as the U.S. ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds large-scale maritime exercises.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to travel to Israel next week to update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, two Trump administration officials said. Rubio is expected to meet with Netanyahu on Feb.