Trump Approves Iran attack Plan But Holds Final Decision, Reports Say
Breaking: US Moves Closer to Military Action
- Strike Plans Approved: Trump greenlights attack options but delays final decision, awaiting Iran’s nuclear stance (CBS sources)
- Potential Target: Fordow underground nuclear facility under consideration
- Khamenei’s Defiance: Iran’s leader rejects “unconditional surrender”, warns of “costly consequences” for US intervention
Key Developments
- Military Buildup
- USS Nimitz carrier group rerouted from Asia to Gulf
- F-22/F-35 jets and refueling tankers deployed to region
- Pentagon confirms readiness to “execute Trump’s orders”
- Israel-Iron Escalation
- Israeli Strikes: Hit missile sites, nuclear facilities; 585+ dead in Iran (NGO report)
- Iran’s Response: Fired 400+ missiles at Israel (24 civilian deaths)
- Diplomatic Fallout
- Iran’s UN mission mocks Trump: “No groveling at White House gates”
- US-UK talks: Secretary Rubio meets UK’s Lammy amid base-use speculation
Why This Matters
Evacuations: US orders Jerusalem embassy staff withdrawal
Nuclear Flashpoint: Fordow strike could trigger regional war
Alliance Strain: UK not yet asked for base access (Diego Garcia, Cyprus)
