US on the Brink of Striking Iran: Rumors Swirl as Trump Holds Back
United States braces for imminent military action towards Iran
In a potential escalation of tensions, the US appears poised to intervene in the Israel-Iran conflict. According to inside sources, high-ranking US officials are preparing for a strike against Iran in the coming days, as reported by Bloomberg. The White House is setting the stage for a direct confrontation with Tehran. Reports suggest that US President Donald Trump has given the green light to attack plans but is yet to give the go-ahead order.
Rumor Mill Churning"Maybe, maybe not" Trump teases about military intervention, prompting further speculation. Top US federal officials are reportedly readying themselves for an attack, with some hinting at a possible strike as early as this weekend. However, the volatile situation remains subject to rapid change.
A Noteworthy TargetAccording to the Wall Street Journal, Trump may have set his sights on a specific target - the Fordo nuclear facility.Located 90 meters deep in a mountain, it is regarded as virtually indestructible. Only a handful of bombs or missiles are believed to have a chance of hitting the facility.
Former Advisor's ViewJohn Bolton, Trump's former security advisor, believes that the Israelis alone would struggle to attack Fordo. "They can only repeatedly block the entrances," Bolton told Spiegel. Given the circumstances, US intervention would apparently be necessary if suspicion of work on a potential atomic bomb at Fordo arises.
Trump Aims for "Total Victory", Chamenei Unyielding
During a White House meeting, Trump was questioned about the possibility of intervening against Iran. His response summarized the complex dynamics of the situation: "Maybe I will, maybe I won't." Despite his campaign promises of avoiding more wars under his leadership, people close to Trump have warned about the danger posed by a nuclear Iran, potentially driving a change in Trump's stance.
Political AmbitionsTrump stated that he desires "a total, complete victory": "You know what victory is? No nuclear weapon."Ayatollah Ali Chamenei, however, shows no signs of abandoning Iran's nuclear program, maintaining a resolution to resist both an imposed war and an imposed peace.
Source: ntv.de, mpa
- Israel-Iran Conflict
- Israel
- Iranian Nuclear Program
- US Involvement
- Iran
- Nuclear Proliferation
- Donald Trump
- Ayatollah Ali Chamenei
Enrichment Data: As of June 18, 2025, there is no definitive confirmation that the U.S. has approved attack plans targeting the Fordow nuclear facility. The risk of escalating regional conflict is a concern if the U.S. were to engage in military action against Iran. The US has the capability to destroy Fordow with the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, but public information does not indicate that a finalized or executed plan for an attack has been confirmed[1].
The Commission, involved in preparing the draft budget for the European Union, might also be closely watching the escalating US-Iran tensions, particularly the Israel-Iran conflict, as it directly impacts general news and politics. John Bolton, Trump's former security advisor, hinted that Israel might struggle to attack the Fordo nuclear facility alone, suggesting a potential role for US involvement in altering the balance of power regarding the Iranian nuclear program.
