Trump threatens to expand military operations against Iran
US President Donald Trump threatened to expand military operations against Iran, saying he may need to destroy what remains of the country. He signaled a decision on Iran is imminent, with big actions expected in the next week or two.
US President Donald Trump signaled tonight (Thursday) an escalation of measures against Iran, immediately after the US midterm elections. In a conversation with reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said: "You're going to see some big things in the next week, couple of weeks." He referred to the ongoing confrontation with Iran over the past eight months and made clear that the administration faces operational decisions: "Regarding Iran – we need to make a decision whether we move forward and make sure it doesn't happen again." Trump warned of a devastating blow to the regime's capabilities and infrastructure, adding: "I'd prefer not to destroy the rest of the country, but I may have to do that – you'll know very soon." According to intelligence reports published in recent weeks, the Pentagon has completed detailed contingency plans for a focused, high-intensity air and naval attack on strategic targets of the Iranian regime. US aircraft carriers, including the Roosevelt, are positioned at key locations in the region. Alongside military leverages, diplomatic channels are being conducted through Qatar and Russia.