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Many of Trump’s Remaining Options in Iran Risk Heavy Casualties with Dubious Chances of Success

  • On Thursday, President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate "before it is too late" as the Pentagon prepares four military options for a potential "final blow" against the regime.
  • Pentagon proposals include invading or blockading Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90 percent of Iran's crude oil exports, or conducting large-scale strikes on nuclear facilities.
  • Thousands of U.S. troops are deploying to the Middle East, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division and 1st Brigade Combat Team, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the country has no plans to negotiate.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned on Wednesday that the administration is "ready to unleash hell" if diplomacy fails, echoing Trump's claim that Iranian negotiators are "begging" for a deal.
  • Administration officials are analyzing potential oil price spikes as high as $200 a barrel, while allies in the Persian Gulf express fear over the escalating conflict.
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Many of Trump’s remaining options in Iran risk heavy casualties with dubious chances of success

President Donald Trump is weighing several options for dramatically escalating the war against Iran should his latest push for diplomacy fail.

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In order to avoid enticement in the Middle East and to take a decisive step in the conflict, Washington could accelerate the deployment of ground troops.

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