Israel-Iran live: Trump considering US strike on Iran as supreme leader vows to show Israel 'no mercy'
Donald Trump is considering a range of options to use against Iran, including a possible strike. This comes after a meeting with national security advisers in the White House as fighting between Israel and Iran enters a sixth day. Listen to the latest Trump 100 episode as you scroll.
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