Senior U.S. officials, including multiple federal agency leaders, are making preparations for a potential military strike against Iran that could occur "within days," according to Bloomberg sources familiar with the matter.
Insiders indicate the plans remain fluid, though Washington is currently anticipating possible action "this coming weekend," according to some sources. Delaying the strike by several days could allow Iran's leadership to signal willingness to reduce uranium enrichment activities to President Trump.
The Wall Street Journal reports, citing unnamed officials, that the U.S. president has authorized an attack plan but has not yet issued final orders. Potential targets reportedly include Iran's Fordow uranium enrichment facility.
Earlier, Trump told reporters he had "options in mind" but preferred to decide "at the last possible moment" due to the volatile Middle East situation. When questioned about potential military action, he remarked, "I may do it. I may not."
This aggressive stance marks a sharp reversal from his position a week prior, when Trump publicly advocated for diplomatic talks to address Iran's nuclear program, Bloomberg notes.
The shift in rhetoric reportedly followed warnings from allies that Iran is nearing nuclear weapons capability. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a vocal advocate for military intervention, has reportedly held multiple phone discussions with the president on the matter.