US EditionTrump Increasingly Warm to Using US Military to Strike in Iran: Report
- On Tuesday, President Trump convened with his national security team at the White House to discuss the escalating tensions involving Iran and Israel.
- The U.S. has increased its military presence in the region amid rising tensions following Israeli attacks on sites connected to Iran, while Iran hints at a possible escalation of its nuclear activities.
- Key military resources include the USS Carl Vinson strike group deployed in the Arabian Sea, additional aerial refueling tankers, and the B-2 stealth bombers capable of delivering Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs against heavily fortified sites like Fordow.
- President Trump asserted that the U.S. maintains full dominance of the airspace over Iran, but indicated that they will refrain from targeting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei "for now," highlighting a defensive stance and cautioning against missile attacks aimed at civilians or American forces.
- This posture suggests a possible escalation that balances military readiness and restrained intervention, while diplomatic efforts and a new State Department task force continue to monitor and assist U.S. citizens amid rising regional instability.
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During a meeting in the situation room, President Trump considered a range of options including a potential U.S. strike on Iran, according to multiple current and former administration officials. It comes after Trump has vowed he will not allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, and posted today that Iran should surrender unconditionally. NBC News’ Peter Alexander reports.
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