The US-based news outlet Axios reported that two senior American officials confirmed a high-level military briefing was held on Thursday evening with President Donald Trump, according to Al Jazeera.

During the 45-minute session, US Central Command commander Admiral Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman General Dan Caine presented Trump with updated plans for possible renewed action against Iran, the report said.

According to the officials, the strategies centred on potential strikes as the US administration weighs its next steps in the conflict.