Donald Trump is ready to resume attacks on Iran, even within 24 hours. He threatens again, posting an AI-generated photo on Truth that speaks of a "calm before the storm." In the image, the tycoon, wearing his signature Maga hat, is shown pointing at the camera, surrounded by warships in choppy waters . Iranian flags fly on several vessels, and gray clouds gather in the background.
Having returned to Washington from his visit to China, the American president has closed himself in the White House with his closest advisers to decide on the next steps and could make a final decision soon, while Israel has also reportedly begun preparations for a new escalation.
The conflict that began in late February appears to be at a standstill after the failure of a new agreement, and for days there have been signs that the tycoon is losing patience. This is especially true since his meeting with Xi Jinping failed to yield the desired results. While Trump has clearly stated that he neither needs nor has asked for favors from Beijing, it's clear that pressure from China at this stage of the conflict, particularly regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, would have been invaluable , even for Washington. Instead, Tehran appears to be relaunching its plans, announcing that it has developed a plan to manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz along a designated route. And, according to Iranian state television, several European countries have begun talks with the IRGC navy to ensure the transit of their ships after those of China, Japan, and Pakistan. This news has yet to be confirmed by any European capital. Thus, the spectre of new raids looms.
The United States and Israel are engaged in "intense preparations," the most extensive since the ceasefire took effect, for a possible resumption of attacks on Iran, Middle Eastern officials told the New York Times.
Should the tycoon decide to resume strikes, options include more aggressive bombings against Iranian military and infrastructure targets . Another possibility, according to American officials, would be to deploy special forces on the ground to target Iranian nuclear material buried deep after the American strikes in June. However, such an operation would also require thousands more support troops and pose a significant risk to the soldiers. This is an eventuality Trump wants to avoid, given the widespread discontent this war is already provoking among Americans.
There is also the possibility of an invasion of the strategic island of Kharg , but even then many more ground troops would be needed.
(Unioneonline/vl)
