Trump contemplating direct attack on Iran, says WSJ
According to the Wall Street Journal, Donald Trump might back an Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Sources have indicated to the Wall Street Journal that the transition team of US President-elect Donald Trump is exploring options for addressing Iran, which may include direct military action against its nuclear facilities.
During his first term from 2017 to 2021, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement, designed to limit Iran's capacity to develop nuclear weapons, and implemented what he referred to as a “maximum pressure campaign.”
Currently, Trump’s advisors are evaluating a potential “maximum pressure 2.0” strategy, as reported on Friday, which could involve military strikes.
It is understood that Trump communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent phone conversation that he aims to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear capabilities during his presidency. While Tehran insists it does not seek nuclear weapons, it has amassed a considerable stockpile of highly enriched uranium following Trump’s disruption of the nuclear deal.
According to the WSJ, the new administration is looking for strategies that would avoid entangling the US in a significant conflict in the Middle East. Those advocating for a tough stance on Iran believe that Trump may have a limited opportunity for decisive action once he assumes office in January.
In the past year, Israel has conducted significant military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah, which are seen as integral components of the Iran-led anti-Israel resistance coalition. Meanwhile, Syria is grappling with instability following recent incidents that saw armed groups overthrowing the government of Bashar Assad, a long-term ally of Tehran.
The newspaper further reported that Trump’s aides and supporters of military options for his second term are primarily focused on backing Israeli operations against Iranian nuclear sites such as Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, potentially involving US participation in a coordinated attack.
Additionally, The Times of Israel noted this week that the Netanyahu administration is preparing for strikes on Iranian nuclear locations. These facilities are heavily fortified, raising concerns about whether Israel’s conventional arsenal could deliver sufficient damage. The US could support such operations with heavy bombers and bunker-buster munitions.
This year, there have been direct confrontations between Iran and Israel on two occasions. Iran executed retaliatory actions in response to what it perceived as Israeli aggressions, including an airstrike on its consulate in Damascus in April and the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a visit to Tehran in July.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
During his first term from 2017 to 2021, Trump withdrew the US from the 2015 multilateral nuclear agreement, designed to limit Iran's capacity to develop nuclear weapons, and implemented what he referred to as a “maximum pressure campaign.”
Currently, Trump’s advisors are evaluating a potential “maximum pressure 2.0” strategy, as reported on Friday, which could involve military strikes.
It is understood that Trump communicated to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent phone conversation that he aims to prevent Iran from achieving nuclear capabilities during his presidency. While Tehran insists it does not seek nuclear weapons, it has amassed a considerable stockpile of highly enriched uranium following Trump’s disruption of the nuclear deal.
According to the WSJ, the new administration is looking for strategies that would avoid entangling the US in a significant conflict in the Middle East. Those advocating for a tough stance on Iran believe that Trump may have a limited opportunity for decisive action once he assumes office in January.
In the past year, Israel has conducted significant military operations against Hamas and Hezbollah, which are seen as integral components of the Iran-led anti-Israel resistance coalition. Meanwhile, Syria is grappling with instability following recent incidents that saw armed groups overthrowing the government of Bashar Assad, a long-term ally of Tehran.
The newspaper further reported that Trump’s aides and supporters of military options for his second term are primarily focused on backing Israeli operations against Iranian nuclear sites such as Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, potentially involving US participation in a coordinated attack.
Additionally, The Times of Israel noted this week that the Netanyahu administration is preparing for strikes on Iranian nuclear locations. These facilities are heavily fortified, raising concerns about whether Israel’s conventional arsenal could deliver sufficient damage. The US could support such operations with heavy bombers and bunker-buster munitions.
This year, there have been direct confrontations between Iran and Israel on two occasions. Iran executed retaliatory actions in response to what it perceived as Israeli aggressions, including an airstrike on its consulate in Damascus in April and the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh during a visit to Tehran in July.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
