US considers military options on Iran amid internal divisions
President Donald Trump reportedly told his national security team that any US strike should deliver a swift and decisive impact on the Iranian regime without igniting a prolonged conflict.
However, advisers have warned that there is no guarantee a strike would quickly topple the regime, raising concerns over escalation and the safety of US forces in the region.
Trump said he had been informed by unspecified sources that Iranian authorities had halted executions and the killing of protesters—actions he had previously indicated could trigger US intervention. When asked whether military action was now off the table, he told reporters: “We’re going to watch and see what the process is.”
US military options are reportedly constrained by the current deployment of forces in the region.
While the Pentagon has outlined proposals, including possible strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, naval firepower has been reduced due to the redeployment of the aircraft carrier Gerald R. Ford and other warships away from the Eastern Mediterranean.
Officials say the US still has missile-capable destroyers and at least one submarine in place, but commanders are seeking additional time to consolidate positions and strengthen defenses against potential Iranian retaliation. Alternatives under consideration include cyberattacks or limited strikes on Iran’s domestic security infrastructure.
Current and former defense officials note that the US military buildup in the Caribbean further limits options if conflict with Iran were to escalate.
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