BlockBeats News, May 23rd. According to sources familiar with the matter, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, the Trump administration was reportedly preparing for a new round of military strikes against Iran on the same day. As of the afternoon, a final decision on whether to carry out the strikes had not been made.

President Trump tweeted that due to "special circumstances related to government affairs," he would be unable to attend his son Don Jr.'s wedding this weekend. He had originally planned to spend the weekend at his private golf club in New Jersey for Memorial Day, but has now decided to return to the White House.

Multiple sources revealed that in light of the potential military action, some US military and intelligence personnel have canceled their Memorial Day weekend plans. Defense and intelligence officials have begun updating emergency recall lists for US overseas military bases. Meanwhile, some US troops stationed in the Middle East are being rotated out in stages.