Senior US officials are preparing for a possible military strike against Iran in the coming days, as Washington readies its infrastructure for a potential confrontation with Tehran, Bloomberg reported early today, June 19, citing informed sources.
The situation remains fluid and subject to change, the sources said, adding that a strike could potentially take place over the weekend.
One source indicated that senior leaders across multiple US federal agencies have already begun preparations for the possible military action.
This comes amid a notable shift in rhetoric from US President Donald Trump in recent days, as he has become increasingly open to military action, following warnings from allies that Iran may be close to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina played a key role in urging the President to consider military options. Sources noted that Trump has held several phone calls with Graham. On Wednesday, June 18, Graham stated, “He [Trump] gave them a chance for diplomacy. I think they made a miscalculation. The sooner we end this threat to mankind, the better.”
However, opposition voices in Congress are growing louder, with several lawmakers stressing that the constitutional authority to declare war lies with the legislative branch—not the President.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump approved plans for a potential strike on Iran but delayed making a final decision as he waits to see whether Tehran will abandon its nuclear program.
According to the same report, the highly fortified Fordow nuclear facility, used by Iran for uranium enrichment, is among the potential targets under consideration.
Senior US officials are preparing for a possible military strike against Iran in the coming days, as Washington readies its infrastructure for a potential confrontation with Tehran, Bloomberg reported early today, June 19, citing informed sources.
The situation remains fluid and subject to change, the sources said, adding that a strike could potentially take place over the weekend.
One source indicated that senior leaders across multiple US federal agencies have already begun preparations for the possible military action.
This comes amid a notable shift in rhetoric from US President Donald Trump in recent days, as he has become increasingly open to military action, following warnings from allies that Iran may be close to acquiring a nuclear weapon.
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina played a key role in urging the President to consider military options. Sources noted that Trump has held several phone calls with Graham. On Wednesday, June 18, Graham stated, “He [Trump] gave them a chance for diplomacy. I think they made a miscalculation. The sooner we end this threat to mankind, the better.”
However, opposition voices in Congress are growing louder, with several lawmakers stressing that the constitutional authority to declare war lies with the legislative branch—not the President.
Earlier, The Wall Street Journal reported that Trump approved plans for a potential strike on Iran but delayed making a final decision as he waits to see whether Tehran will abandon its nuclear program.
According to the same report, the highly fortified Fordow nuclear facility, used by Iran for uranium enrichment, is among the potential targets under consideration.
