US-Iran tension at its peak regarding ‘Operation Epic Fury 2.0’. Trump’s strategy after the China visit, the Strait of Hormuz crisis and the fear of Middle East war have increased the global stir. Possible attack on Iran, military preparations and intelligence signals—is the world on the brink of a major war?
Trump China Visit Iran Policy: Is the world at the brink of another devastating world war? The news coming out of Washington right after US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to China has left military experts all over the world breathless. According to a shocking report by ‘The New York Times’ on Friday, Washington has prepared a very aggressive blueprint to resume military attacks against Iran, which has been named ‘Operation Epic Fury 2.0’. Tension has increased to such an extent that at any time the echo of gunpowder explosion can be heard in the Middle East.
Trump’s ultimatum from Air Force One: “Compromise or be completely destroyed!”
After having an in-depth discussion on the Strait of Hormuz crisis with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Donald Trump was very strict when he was returning to America in ‘Air Force One’ plane. Trump has made it clear that he will not accept any peace proposal from Iran that does not meet his conditions. America’s demand is very clear – Iran should not have any nuclear weapons and the ‘Strait of Hormuz’, considered the lifeline of the world’s oil trade, should be opened immediately. Trump’s threat just before leaving for China makes his intentions clear: “Either they will make a deal, or they will be completely destroyed.”
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Pentagon’s secret preparations: US and Israeli forces in ‘locked and loaded’ mode
The suspense is deepest regarding when this attack will happen? Two top military officials of the Middle East, on the condition of anonymity, have revealed that the armies of America and Israel have started intensive preparations to launch a swift attack on Iran from next week. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before Congress this week, telling lawmakers in a highly suspenseful tone, “If necessary, we have a full plan in place to escalate the situation (intensify attacks).” That means the Pentagon is just waiting for orders.
3 dangerous options on Trump’s table: Which button will the President press?
According to US intelligence and military officials, if Trump sounds the alarm about war, he has three major paths forward, each of which leads to disaster:
- first option: The most powerful air attack ever on Iran’s military targets and civilian infrastructure. However, this threat to target civilian targets is also being considered as a possible ‘war crime’.
- Second option (most dangerous): To land America’s ‘Special Operations’ warriors directly on the ground to destroy Iran’s nuclear material buried hundreds of feet below the ground. The lives of thousands of soldiers will be at stake in this mission.
- Third option: US Army captures ‘Kharg Island’, considered the backbone of Iran’s oil exports. But maintaining control over the island would require a huge military budget and countless soldiers.
November’s ‘electoral maze’ and heavy pressure from allies
Amidst this entire diplomatic drama, Trump also faces a big challenge on the domestic front. Mid-term elections are going to be held in America in November. The American people are tired of this war because ordinary Americans have to pay its heavy economic cost from their own pockets. Global allies are also continuously putting pressure on Trump to find a middle path so that the ‘Strait of Hormuz’ can be opened and Trump can celebrate his victory through diplomacy instead of war.
Iran’s counterattack: “They will be shocked, we are ready for destruction!”
On the other hand, Iran is also not ready to back down. Speaker of Iran’s Parliament and chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf has openly challenged America by making a very aggressive post on social media. He wrote, “Our army is ready to give a befitting reply to any attack… They will be surprised.” According to intelligence reports, Iran has secretly rebuilt its missile infrastructure after the last conflict. Iran has again taken control of 30 out of 33 missile sites located along the Strait of Hormuz, from where it has the power to destroy the world’s commercial ships in a moment. Now the eyes of the whole world are on Washington whether the countdown of ‘Operation Epic Fury 2.0’ will start in the next few hours?