Trump Pushes for ‘Decisive’ Iran Options as US Military Assets Move Into Middle East
The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pressing advisers for Iran options as US carriers and jets deploy across the Middle East.
The Wall Street Journal reports Trump is pressing advisers for Iran options as US carriers and jets deploy across the Middle East amid rising tensions.
The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials, that President Donald Trump continues to pressure his advisers to present what he has described as “decisive” military options against Iran.
At the same time, the United States has moved an aircraft carrier, fighter jets and other military assets into the Middle East, a deployment that could mark the early stages of a broader force buildup if Trump chooses to escalate.
According to US officials, Trump has repeatedly used the term “decisive” to describe the impact he wants any American action to have, prompting Pentagon and White House officials to refine a range of military scenarios, including limited strikes and more expansive operations.
The report said Trump has not yet ordered an attack on Iran and that his final decision remains uncertain, but ongoing discussions indicate that holding Tehran accountable for its violent crackdown on protesters remains under consideration.
Trump said on Tuesday that Iran appeared to have responded to US warnings by halting plans for mass executions, adding that Washington was closely watching developments. “We’ll have to see what happens with Iran,” he said.
International and US assessments suggest the death toll from Iran’s recent unrest is far higher than early estimates, with some figures cited by American officials reaching into the thousands.
Military experts have warned that air power alone may not be sufficient to remove a foreign government, arguing that any sustained campaign could draw the United States into a prolonged and complex regional conflict.
As Washington weighs military pressure alongside economic sanctions and other non-military tools, the debate inside the Trump administration highlights the uncertainty over whether the United States is prepared for the political and security consequences of a direct confrontation with Iran.
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