Trump warns of ‘massive’ Iranian attack: ‘Bigger than ever’ as US air deployment increases in Middle East
Open source intelligence accounts on X report an increase in the movement of U.S. military aircraft and equipment into the United States. middle Eastit is recommended to prepare for possible surgery. At the same time, the President of the United States Donald Trump said he was considering major military action against Iran and was “close” to a decision, raising new concerns about a possible escalation in the Middle East.
However, the Pentagon has not officially confirmed any new deployments related to potential attacks.
Trump’s interview
Trump said in an interview with Axios on Thursday that the United States was ready for a large-scale strike, but stressed that he had not yet made a final decision. Two U.S. officials separately confirmed that no new orders had been issued to the military and no decisions had been made.
“I’m considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before,” Trump told Axios. “I’m about to make a decision. We’re ready.”
The president did not specify when the decision would be made, but acknowledged that any military action could have consequences. The developments come at a time of tense relations between Washington and the United States. Tehran Oil prices continued to rise, with oil prices topping $100 a barrel amid fears of a wider conflict.
Trump says Israel may join US action
Trump said Israel could take part in any new U.S. military action against Iran if he asked it to, but added that Washington did not need the support of allies to launch an operation.
“If I asked Israel to join, they would join in two minutes,” Trump said, adding that “we don’t need anybody” to carry out the attack. He also suggested there could be consequences for Israel’s involvement, pointing to possible Iranian retaliation.
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Trump said Iran had expressed interest in negotiating but claimed Tehran was not ready to make a deal. “They haven’t suffered enough,” he said.
Two regional sources familiar with the ongoing mediation efforts told Axios that the Iranian leadership has not yet accepted the latest proposals made during the talks. “We are working hard but the Iranians are not helping,” one source said.
Why tensions between the U.S. and Iran are rising
The latest escalation comes after nearly 12 days of U.S. military operations aimed at preventing Iran from attacking merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global oil shipments.
Iran continues its regional activities while Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have expanded attacks on Saudi ships in the Red Sea, adding pressure on another major shipping corridor.
Trump previously warned on his “Truth Social” platform that the United States would hold Iran accountable if the Houthis carried out further attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
“The United States will hold Iran accountable,” Trump wrote, describing the Houthis as Iranian proxies and warning that “significant military penalties will be imposed on Iran and, of course, the Houthis themselves.”
