The US military is prepared to strike Iran as early as this weekend, though President Donald Trump has yet to make a final decision on whether he’ll authorise such actions, sources familiar with the matter tell CNN. This comes amid the massive US military buildup in the Middle East, including warships and fighter jets.
The US military is preparing for sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, reported Reuters, citing two US officials. The Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier to the Middle East adding thousands more troops along with fighter aircraft.