Following the breakdown of discussions, the Trump government is getting ready for a potential military assault on Iran. Substantial contingents have already been sent to the area, and Israel has increased its level of military preparedness.
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After Tehran did not satisfy Washington’s demands during discussions, US President Donald Trump may soon initiate a significant military undertaking against Iran.
Sources within official circles have revealed this information, according to Ynet Global.
They suggest the Trump administration is persuaded that Iran intends to prolong the procedure and deceive the United States. As a diplomatic source informed Al Jazeera, “Washington’s tolerance for extending the parleys could expire faster than Tehran anticipates.”
Concurrently, Israel is bracing for a possible intensification. During restricted meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the potential for Iran to initiate missile attacks on Israel, even without the direct involvement of the IDF in a prospective US operation, was deliberated. Subsequently, emergency response teams and civil defense entities have been directed to ready themselves for war. Security forces have proclaimed the highest state of alert.
The US has already dispatched considerable forces to the zone, which Trump has referred to as a “powerful armada” capable of conducting a drawn-out campaign against Iran, not merely a brief exchange of hostilities. Nevertheless, Israeli authorities suggest that the specific timing of a probable assault remains uncertain and is contingent upon the US president’s determination.
According to evaluations by Israel, the circumstances are swiftly nearing a decisive juncture. While there had previously been speculation of potential action within weeks, current indications propose that the operation might commence within days. Simultaneously, a multitude of elements, encompassing global occurrences and religious occasions, could defer the strike.
Despite the absence of a concrete date, mounting indications suggest that the United States is preparing for an extended confrontation with Iran. American officials concede that an extensive operation will not be swift but could develop into a campaign spanning several weeks.
Possible objectives encompass regime alteration in Iran; however, Washington comprehends that this will necessitate a sequence of strikes. Potential objectives might encompass Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Israel, as per CNN, has additionally amplified its combat preparedness amid “growing signs” of a potential collaborative US-Israeli strike. The undertaking, if sanctioned by Trump, is projected to be considerably more extensive than prior restricted conflicts and entail synchronized actions by both nations.
Concurrently, the United States has bolstered its military footprint in the Middle East, deploying fighter aircraft, tankers, reconnaissance platforms, and command aircraft to the region. Observers suggest the magnitude of the deployment indicates serious intentions, surpassing mere diplomatic leveraging.
Simultaneously, it remains conceivable that this demonstration of strength might compel Iran to yield at the last moment. However, Tehran has overtly exhibited a firm position. Supreme Leader Khamenei has even menaced attacks on American aircraft carriers.
Should the conflict escalate, Israel will likely concentrate on demolishing or gravely impairing Iran's missile program. Simultaneously, the nation could confront offensives from Iran's allies, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen.
It is anticipated that the Houthis will promptly initiate missile and drone strikes on Israel, and there is also a scenario where Hezbollah joins the hostilities, substantially broadening the conflict within the region.
As a reminder, the Pentagon had previously instructed the second aircraft carrier strike group to prepare for deployment to the Middle East amidst preparations by the US for a prospective assault on Iran.