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*US OFFICIALS SAY TRUMP 'SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING' STRIKE ON IRAN: AXIOS *TRUMP TO MEET WITH NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM AT 1PM ET: AXIOS Trump considers strike on Iran ahead of crucial Situation Room meeting President Trump will meet with his national security team in the White House Situation Room at 1pm on Tuesday to make decisions about U.S. policy towards the war between Israel and Iran, three U.S. officials tell Axios. Why it matters: The U.S. officials said Trump is seriously considering joining the war and launching a U.S. strike against Iran's nuclear facilities, especially its underground uranium enrichment facility in Fordow. Driving the news: Trump returned early from the G7 summit to focus on Iran, telling reporters on Air Force One overnight that he wasn't interested in a "ceasefire" but a "real end" to the war and to Iran's nuclear program. The White House has discussed the idea of meeting directly with the Iranians this week, but Trump said that would "depend what happens when I get back" to Washington. Two Israeli officials told Axios that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the Israeli defense establishment continue to believe the Trump is likely to enter the war in the coming days to bomb Iran's underground enrichment facility. So far the U.S. has helped Israel defend itself from incoming missiles, but declined to take part in offensive operations.

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