US Ambassador Tom Burke: "A strike on Iran this weekend? Definitely possible"

The US Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Burke, stated that an American strike on Iran could occur as early as this weekend. In an interview on X, he answered 'definitely' when asked about the possibility. According to him, the immediate nuclear threat has been removed, but disagreements remain. Meanwhile, the US is preparing militarily and concentrating forces in the Middle East.

The United States Ambassador to Turkey, Tom Burke, said that another American strike on Iran could take place as early as this coming weekend. In an interview with Mario Nofel on X, when asked whether there was a possibility of a strike in the coming days, he replied 'definitely'. However, Burke emphasized that President Donald Trump is still open to an agreement with Tehran, and that diplomatic efforts continue. According to him, the immediate nuclear threat from Iran has been removed, but disagreements remain regarding uranium enrichment, sanctions, and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Burke clarified that the consequences would not be regime change, but rather the removal of threats and the achievement of regional stability. Meanwhile, according to reports, the US has updated the Iraqi Prime Minister that a strike is expected, and the US military is preparing for the possibility of another military confrontation with Tehran, preparing strike plans. Two carrier strike groups are in the Middle East, and a third group is making its way to the region.