Iran crisis: Trump has three options, risk of war increases. The risk of war around Iran has increased since the deployment of American forces. This is the first time since the Iraq War that the US military has been deployed in such large numbers in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump has to take the final decision on the attack after American warships and fighter planes reached near Iran. Trump has threatened an attack, and talks are also ongoing on the Iran-US nuclear deal. Experts believe that Donald Trump has three major options to deal with Iran.
Diplomacy
Donald Trump may try to avoid military action and hope to reach a deal with Iran. He believes that the deployment of American troops will bring pressure on the Tehran regime and it will be ready to make a deal on America’s terms. White House officials say their primary objective is to avoid military conflict. Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner have been in indirect talks with Iranian officials, and they want the process to be given a little more time. If the talks are successful it could reduce regional tensions.
Limited Strike
Donald Trump can order a limited military strike to get his conditions met. Under this, the US Army can attack Iran’s nuclear weapons manufacturing bases, ballistic missile sites and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps bases. Trump himself has said that he is considering this option and that such a strike would send the message that his military threats are real. This move could put Iran under pressure to avoid any attack against America.
Regime Change
Donald Trump’s third option points to a change of regime in Iran, in which a major military offensive could be carried out to overthrow the government of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. This option could be taken up if diplomacy fails, in which the US military would target key figures in power in Iran. This could include attacks on Iranian leaders, military officials and government installations. However, this option lacks clarity on future governance, as questions remain as to who will take over after the change of power.
The US President has three major options for resolving relations with Iran, each of which could have serious consequences. While on one hand diplomacy is expected to reduce tensions, on the other hand the threat of military action may further increase the risk of war in the region. It will be challenging for Trump to make this decision, because the consequences of these choices can have far-reaching effects on global politics.
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