Key Point Summary โ Trump Approves Iran Attack Plans
- Trump signed off on Iran strike options but paused for diplomacy
- Fordow nuclear site seen as potential U.S. bunker buster target
- Iranโs Khamenei warns of โirreparableโ retaliation if attacked
- U.S. adds Navy destroyer and second carrier to regional force
- Israel strikes 48 Iranian military sites; death toll tops 450 in Iran
- 24 dead in Israel from Iranian missile attacks
- U.S. Embassy in Israel begins evacuation flights for Americans
The Plan Is Locked
President Donald Trump has already approved strike plans against Iranโs nuclear facilitiesโbut heโs waiting.
Late Tuesday night, Trump told his top aides that the attack greenlight was ready, yet he wanted to give Iran one final chance to abandon its nuclear program.
โI may do it. I may not do it,โ Trump told reporters bluntly. โThe next week is going to be very bigโmaybe even less than a week.โ
But deep inside the Pentagon, one name keeps echoing: Fordow. The facility sits hidden beneath a mountain and is considered immune to most conventional weapons.
The only way in? A bunker buster. And America has those.
Trump Approves Iran Attack Plans But Hits Pause
Trumpโs demand remains unchanged: unconditional surrender.
Heโs made it clear that Iran must abandon enrichment or face consequences. But Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is not blinking.
In a fiery statement, Khamenei vowed Iran would never surrender, warning that any U.S. military action would spark โirreparable consequences.โ
So Trump waits, with his hand hovering over historyโs trigger.
U.S. Forces Take Position
Behind the scenes, the military isnโt waiting.
A third Navy destroyer has entered the eastern Mediterranean. At the same time, a second U.S. carrier strike group is racing toward the Arabian Sea.
The Pentagon calls this buildup โdefensive,โ but the strategic position is anything but passive.
With bombers fueled and warships circling, the pieces are clearly in place should Trump give the go.
Israel Launches Relentless Assault
Meanwhile, Israel is not waiting.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel is pushing โstep by stepโ to dismantle Iranโs nuclear ambitions and missile systems.
In a single 24-hour blitz, Israeli forces destroyed eight Iranian attack helicopters and 40 missile-related structures in western Iran.
Netanyahu made his intentions clear: โWe will eliminate this threat. Piece by piece.โ
Casualties Mount on Both Sides
According to human-rights monitors, the death toll inside Iran has now passed 450, as Israelโs strikes increase in scope and intensity.
In Israel, 24 civilians have died from recent Iranian retaliatory attacks. Missile sirens continue to wail across Tel Aviv, Haifa, and border towns.
U.S. Readies for the Fallout
At the same time, the U.S. Embassy in Israel has started emergency evacuation flights for American citizens.
U.S. Ambassador Mike Huckabee confirmed that the embassy is now coordinating flights out of Tel Aviv for those fleeing the conflict.
โWeโre making sure every American who wants to leave, can,โ Huckabee said.
Cruz Calls for Fordow Strike
Back in Washington, Senator Ted Cruz is one of the loudest voices calling for action.
โThereโs no need for boots on the ground,โ Cruz said. โBut if Fordow is on the table, we have the tools. Letโs use them.โ
Cruz recently clashed with conservative pundit Tucker Carlson over the issue, but the senator insists the time for debate is over.
Fordow: Iranโs Hidden Fortress
Built into the side of a mountain near Qom, Fordow is one of Iranโs most heavily guarded nuclear sites.
Experts believe itโs designed to withstand all but the most powerful strikes. However, the U.S. arsenal includes Massive Ordnance Penetrators (MOPs) capable of reaching such depths.
A successful strike on Fordow could cripple Iranโs nuclear program overnightโbut at what cost?
Diplomacy Hanging by a Thread
While missiles fly and warships maneuver, diplomats cling to hope.
Oman has hosted secret talks in recent weeks. Yet Iranโs defiance and Trumpโs blunt posture have left little room for compromise.
Europe continues to push for negotiations. But as one French diplomat said off record, โThe train is speeding upโand no one knows where the brakes are.โ
Public Split Over Possible Strike
Inside the U.S., public opinion is sharply divided.
On one side, many believe the time to act is now. โHit Fordow before they finish the bomb,โ one social media user posted.
Others beg for restraint. โDonโt start another war over a shadow,โ read another post thatโs now gone viral.
Protests are flaring in cities from D.C. to San Francisco. Americans are bracing for what may come next.
Israeli Confidence, Iranian Silence
While Iran stays quiet on the international stage, Israel appears emboldened.
Israeli officials insist they can win this warโwith or without American firepower.
Yet few doubt the impact if the U.S. joins in. A joint U.S.โIsraeli strike would likely overwhelm Iranian defensesโand unleash regional chaos.
Pentagon Holds Its Breath
Top generals continue to meet with Trump behind closed doors.
Every movement in the Gulf is tracked. Every Iranian radar ping is recorded. The White House remains silent. But the Situation Room is anything but calm.
Sources say Trump is demanding real-time updates around the clock.
Final Countdown
Trumpโs pause may be short-lived. If Iran doesnโt bend, the order may come with no warning.
The jets are ready. The Navy is in position. The bunker busters are loaded.
And the world watchesโknowing that with one command, the Middle East could ignite beyond control.
