The United States is weighing a resumption of strikes against Iran, according to American media reports, as tensions in the Middle East climb sharply. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had ordered strikes on “Iran’s missile industry” and warned Tehran against retaliating.

In a social media post, Trump said a “massive armada” was heading toward Iran and told the country’s leaders they must “make a deal.” He warned that if Iran struck first, the American response would be severe.

The reports, carried by Axios and other US outlets, say planning for a new wave of attacks is underway even as diplomatic channels remain open. Oil markets reacted quickly, with Brent crude jumping above $104 a barrel on fears of a wider conflict.

Iran has not publicly responded to the latest threats. The escalation comes amid a fragile regional balance, with US forces already on high alert across the Middle East. Analysts say any direct confrontation could disrupt global energy supplies and draw in regional allies.

Washington struck Iranian nuclear sites in June, and Trump has kept “all options on the table” since. Any new campaign would mark the second direct US-Iran confrontation this year, with allies urging restraint.