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The U.S. military is reportedly prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has yet to authorize any action, according to sources familiar with the matter. In recent days, a significant buildup of air and naval assets in the Middle East has reportedly brought U.S. forces to a heightened state of readiness.
Sources indicate that Trump has been weighing both the potential benefits and risks of military action. He has consulted advisers and allied nations, but it remains unclear whether he will make a final decision before the weekend. “He is spending a lot of time thinking about this,” one source said.
Diplomatic efforts are ongoing. Iranian and U.S. negotiators met for three-and-a-half hours in Geneva on Tuesday in indirect talks. Iran’s lead negotiator described the meeting as having produced a “set of guiding principles,” while an American official said many details still require discussion. The White House expects Iran to provide further clarification on its negotiating position “in the next couple of weeks,” though no timeline for a U.S. decision on military action was confirmed.
In parallel, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to travel to Israel on February 28 to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and provide updates on the Geneva talks, a State Department official said.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized that diplomacy remains the administration’s first choice but added that military options are still being considered. “There are many reasons and arguments that one could make for a strike against Iran,” she said, noting that Trump’s decisions will be guided primarily by counsel from his national security team.
As tensions persist, the world watches closely, with the possibility of a U.S. strike hanging in the balance while negotiations continue.
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