Key Highlights
- Officials are said to be discussing how to implement President Donald Trump’s recent threats against the Islamic Republic, including identifying possible sites to be targeted.
- One option under consideration involves a massive aerial strike campaign, though there is currently no consensus in Washington on a specific course of action. Also ReadIran protests intensify: ‘Enemy of God’ warning as crackdown deepensIran protests intensify by the minute; Revolutionary Guards draw ‘red line’Chabahar at risk: How Iran’s nationwide protests threaten India’s $500m strategic gatewayNo threat to Indians in Iran, situation under control: Iranian Consulate in HyderabadIsraeli minister reaches out on Starlink connectivity amid Iran’s internet shutdown: ReportsIran’s protests explained: Why the government cut internet and phone access nationwide Also Read: Protester storms Iranian embassy in London, hoists historic ‘Lion and Sun’ flag | WATCH The sources told the Wall Street Journal that no US military equipment or personnel have been repositioned for a potential attack.
- They emphasised that the discussions do not mean the United States will necessarily carry out a strike, describing the planning process as routine contingency preparation.
- The reported deliberations come amid escalating rhetoric from Trump over unrest in Iran.
- On Saturday, the US President said Washington was ready to support the Iranian people as protests spread across the country.
