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Trump Considers Massive Attack on Iran: 'We Are Ready'
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Trump Considers Massive Attack on Iran: 'We Are Ready'

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Trump is seriously considering a large-scale military attack against Iran, stating "We are ready."
  • The potential escalation comes amid stalled negotiations and increased regional tensions, including Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
  • Trump warned that Iran would be held responsible if Houthi rebels attack ships again, indicating potential military retaliation.

President Trump revealed in an interview with Axios that he is seriously considering restarting major military operations against Iran, including larger-scale attacks than those conducted during "Operation Epic Fury." While acknowledging that such a decision would have consequences, Trump indicated he has not yet made a final choice and provided no deadline for a decision. U.S. officials confirmed no new orders have been issued to the military.

I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are ready.

— President TrumpDescribing his consideration of a large-scale military operation against Iran.

The potential escalation has already driven oil prices above $100 per barrel, and the prospect of all-out war remains highly unpopular in the United States. "I am considering a massive attack. Bigger than ever before. I am close to making a decision. We are ready," Trump stated.

Trump also mentioned that Israel "would participate in two minutes if I asked," but added that "we don't need anyone" to launch a new operation against Iran. He cautioned about potential "consequences" if Israel were to participate, implying a possible Iranian response. According to the president, Iranians "want to negotiate" but are not yet ready for an agreement, as they "haven't suffered enough pain yet."

Israel would participate in two minutes if I asked.

— President TrumpDiscussing potential Israeli involvement in an operation against Iran.

Regional sources familiar with mediation efforts indicated that the Iranian leadership has not accepted the latest proposal submitted to them. "We are trying, but the Iranians are not helping," one source noted. The United States has intensified its attacks over the past 12 days to stop Iranian attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran has shown no willingness to change its stance, also increasing its attacks in the region.

We don't need anyone for the start of a new operation against Iran.

— President TrumpAsserting U.S. capability to act independently against Iran.

Adding to the crisis, Houthi rebels in Yemen, supported by Iran, have begun attacking Saudi ships in the Red Sea, exacerbating tensions in another critical shipping corridor and further destabilizing the global energy market. Trump warned on Truth Social that if the Houthis attack ships in the Red Sea again, "the U.S. will hold Iran responsible." He emphasized that the Houthis are an Iranian proxy and, therefore, "great military punishment will be imposed on Iran and of course on the Houthis themselves."

They haven't suffered enough pain yet.

— President TrumpExplaining why Iran is not yet ready for a negotiation agreement.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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