And days after Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the administration continues to consider military options for dealing with Iran, Trump dismissed the idea in an interview with Time Magazine. But over the past several weeks, Trump has maintained his skepticism about going to war with Iran in meetings with his national security team, an official said. JUST WATCHED Pompeo: Trump doesn't want war with Iran Replay More Videos ... MUST WATCH Pompeo: Trump doesn't want war with Iran 03:24But Trump's Cabinet officials have taken a series of steps that have helped propel tensions and led world leaders to call for an easing of tensions. Iran has "openly stated that they would interfere with oil movement," the source said, adding that "it hasn't had much affect." The mixed signals coming from the Trump administration have frustrated and unnerved allies, House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff said Tuesday.

Source: CNN June 18, 2019 13:43 UTC