President Trump has ignited global alarm by hinting at imminent US military action against Iran, possibly as soon as the next two weeks. Reports indicate the administration is seriously considering precision strikes to compel Iran to abandon nuclear enrichment and accept a new deal.
The strategy, as outlined by insiders, begins with calibrated hits on strategic Iranian targets. Success here would avoid all-out war while signaling resolve. Failure to comply could trigger a phased escalation, ramping up from small operations to more intense campaigns until Tehran capitulates or collapses.
Trump’s public remarks have fanned the flames. During a Washington event, he teased, ‘We are close to a decision.’ Elsewhere, he predicted clarity within 10 to 15 days, leaving little doubt about the urgency.
On the ground, preparations are underway. US naval assets, including the mighty USS Gerald R. Ford, are steaming toward the Middle East. Pentagon planners anticipate combat-ready status by mid-March, a clear message to adversaries.
Former US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro offered a measured view: Joint US-Israeli operations could inflict heavy damage on Iran, but risks abound. ‘It won’t be quick or clean, and Iran has retaliatory options,’ he cautioned.
Tehran’s response was defiant. Supreme Leader Khamenei threatened to obliterate American naval power, emphasizing Iran’s capability to turn the tables in any confrontation.
Amid the saber-rattling, backchannel diplomacy continues. Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt reported incremental advances but deep divides, urging Iran to return with detailed proposals soon. The standoff, rooted in the collapsed 2015 accord, threatens to plunge the region into chaos unless cooler heads prevail.