U.S. President Donald Trump has approved a military plan for a potential strike on Iran. However, he has not yet issued a final order to carry out the attack. He is reportedly waiting to see whether Iran ultimately abandons its nuclear program.This information was reported on Thursday (June 19) by the influential American news outlet The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter.According to the report, on Tuesday night, President Trump informed his top advisers that he had given approval for a military strike plan against Iran. However, he emphasized that he is not yet ordering an immediate attack. He is instead waiting to see if Iran decides to abandon its nuclear ambitions.One of the primary targets under this plan is Iran’s heavily fortified Fordow nuclear enrichment facility. Located beneath a mountain, military analysts believe this site is nearly impossible to destroy using conventional weapons. Only the most powerful bombs would be capable of inflicting damage there.Earlier, speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump stated, “I may attack (Iran), or I may not.” He reiterated his demand for Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” and added, “Next week is going to be very important — possibly within less than a week.”In contrast, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has declared, “Iran will never surrender,” warning that any U.S. military intervention would lead to “irreparable damage.”Amid rising tensions, the United States has bolstered its military presence in the Middle East in recent days. A third U.S. Navy destroyer has entered the Eastern Mediterranean, and a second aircraft carrier strike group is being deployed toward the Arabian Sea.The Pentagon stated that these deployments are “defensive” in nature, though they would position U.S. forces more effectively should Trump decide to join an Israel-style strike against Iran.At the same time, this move may be part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Iran, aiming to force Tehran into concessions or to back down on its nuclear program.
