Trump ordered to prepare strikes on Iran

Trump orders preparation of plans for quick strikes on Iran

President of the United States Donald Trump ordered to prepare options for rapid military strikes against Iran to increase pressure on Tehran over its nuclear programme. This was reported by The Wall Street Journal citing sources in the US administration.

Details of the case

According to the information The Wall Street Journal, The assignment concerns the development of limited but rapid air strikes, The consequences of Iran's continued refusal to make concessions are not clear.

In particular, we are talking about possible attacks on:

• objects of Iranian state power

• infrastructure Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps

• symbolic purposes that are demonstrative in nature

Washington's goal

According to the WSJ, the key goal of such plans is to to force Tehran to change its position on the nuclear programme and fulfil US demands. The US side sees these scenarios as a tool of deterrence and political pressure, not as preparation for a full-scale war.

The sources of the publication note that it is about spot and short-term transactions, The US has to demonstrate its resolve to avoid getting involved in a protracted conflict in the Middle East.

Context.

Relations between the United States and Iran remain tense amid disputes over Iran's nuclear programme, the activities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Tehran's influence in the region. The Trump administration has repeatedly stated that prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Analysts note that the emergence of such plans may also signal to US allies and regional partners that Washington is ready to act more firmly.