TENSIONS ESCALATE: US MILITARY PREPARES FOR WEEKS-LONG OPERATIONS AGAINST IRAN AS TALKS CONTINUE
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS–THE US military is gearing up for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran, with President Donald Trump saying it’s “very hard to do” a deal with Tehran. Here are the key issues:
– Military Buildup : The Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East, along with thousands more troops, fighter aircraft, and guided-missile destroyers.
– Diplomatic Efforts : US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are set to hold talks with Iran in Geneva, with Oman acting as mediators.
– Trump’s Stance : Trump has openly discussed changing the government in Iran, saying it “seems like that would be the best thing that could happen”.
– Iran’s Response : Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned it could retaliate against US military bases if struck.
– Risks of Conflict : Experts say US forces face greater risks in an operation against Iran, with its formidable missile arsenal and potential for retaliatory strikes.
– Previous Attacks : The US carried out strikes against Iranian nuclear sites last year, with Iran responding with a limited retaliatory strike on a US base in Qatar.
As White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said, “President Trump has all options on the table with regard to Iran”
The exiled son of Iran’s toppled shah told Reuters in an interview there were signs that the Iranian government was on the brink of collapse and that an attack could weaken it or accelerate its fall.
“We are hoping that this attack will expedite the process and the people can be finally back in the streets and take it all the way to the ultimate regime’s downfall,” said Pahlavi, who is based in the United States and has lived outside Iran since before his father was toppled in the 1979 Islamic Revolution
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