The ultimate goals of the intensified American military movements in the Middle East remain shrouded in mystery, as President Donald Trump continues to send direct threats to Tehran. Despite the reinforcement of combat capabilities, Washington has not clearly revealed whether a potential strike would target the wings of the Revolutionary Guard, or the missile arsenal as Israel demands, or if it aims to undermine the foundations of the Iranian regime entirely and return it to the pre-1979 era.
In a significant development, Trump gave the Iranian leadership a deadline of 10 to 15 days to prove its seriousness in reaching a comprehensive nuclear agreement, hinting at military options if they fail. According to press reports, the plans on the White House's table include extremely dangerous scenarios, among them targeting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, at a time when Washington insists that any new agreement must dismantle ballistic capabilities and stop supporting armed factions in the region.
On the ground, sources reported that the US military is currently deploying a strike force comprising 13 warships, led by the aircraft carrier 'USS Abraham Lincoln', with the world's largest aircraft carrier 'Gerald Ford' joining the fleet in the Mediterranean. This military buildup aims, according to observers, to impose a new balance of power through a 'short, high-impact campaign' that cripples Iranian infrastructure without sliding into a long-term war of attrition.
Politically, these movements are causing internal concern in Washington, where the Democratic opposition is demanding a return to Congress before making a decision on war. In contrast, regional powers and Gulf states have warned of the repercussions of any military adventure that could lead to the spread of chaos and unprecedented destabilization of the region, especially in light of Tehran's vow to respond to any attack on its territory.
Trump wonders why Iran is not surrendering in the face of the massive American military buildup in the region.
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