WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump stated that a military strike against Iran could happen as early as “tomorrow,” even as Tehran issued conflicting signals regarding a potential diplomatic agreement with Washington. While Iran’s envoy to Pakistan suggested Tehran might reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz if economic blockades were lifted, sources quoted by IRGC-affiliated media swiftly rejected any such diplomatic compromise.
The US military has drafted operational plans for renewed strikes on Iranian targets following November’s midterm elections, The Hill reported on Saturday, citing defense sources. The report noted that US Central Command (CENTCOM) has finalized follow-up strike packages awaiting final authorization from the White House.
Reiterating Washington’s aggressive posture, President Donald Trump noted that the United States could either launch military strikes against Iran as early as “tomorrow” or secure a comprehensive deal, emphasizing that his administration remains committed to a permanent resolution preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons capability.
Concurrently, US naval forces are actively readying for potential combat operations against Iran, with personnel loading guided munitions and preparing strike aircraft aboard the USS George Washington aircraft carrier strike group, according to The Wall Street Journal.
In response to heightened security threats, the United States has initiated partial evacuations of diplomatic personnel and their families from key regional missions in Lebanon, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Jordan, CNN reported. News portal Axios added that credible intelligence regarding alleged Iranian assassination plots prompted the precautionary reduction in diplomatic staffing across the Middle East.
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