Pentagon Plans Multiweek Strikes on Iran; NYT Says Trump Reviewing Commando Deployment
Report says commandos deployment under review as Washington plans multiweek operations while diplomacy continues amid escalating regional tensions with Iran.
According to The New York Times, over the past three weeks, and alongside Iran–US negotiations, the Pentagon has been preparing for possible war. Military officials say operational assets being deployed in the region include not only offensive capabilities but also defensive systems to counter potential retaliatory attacks from Iran.
Two American officials told Reuters that the Pentagon is preparing for a potential order authorizing military action, with planning already underway due to rising regional tensions.
According to the report, any potential operation could last for weeks and risk escalating into a far more serious confrontation than previous standoffs between the two countries.
The revelation comes as diplomatic contacts between Washington and Tehran continue, with efforts ongoing to reduce tensions despite growing military preparedness on both sides.
Officials said military planning now includes scenarios for sustained operations lasting several weeks, reflecting heightened readiness in case direct confrontation becomes unavoidable.
So far, neither the White House nor defense authorities have officially confirmed or denied the reports, while diplomatic sources say behind-the-scenes negotiations are continuing.
Relations between the United States and Iran have long been strained, with sanctions, regional disputes, and security concerns repeatedly threatening wider instability across the region.
Analysts warn that any major conflict could quickly spread across the Middle East, affecting global security, energy markets, and ongoing diplomatic initiatives aimed at avoiding escalation.
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