US military prepares for potential strikes on Iranpotential strikes on Iran as Trump weighs final decision
The US military stands ready to launch strikes on Iran as early as this weekend. President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether to authorize the attacks, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The preparations come amid an ongoing US-Iran conflict involving prior strikes on military targets like Kharg Island, raising risks of wider escalation in a key oil shipping region.
US Officials
The Pentagon is fully prepared for strikes if ordered, targeting only military sites to avoid oil infrastructure. Trump has set deadlines and threatened ground action or seizure of Kharg Island to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Officials stress readiness to prevent Iran from regrouping during the ceasefire.
- Kharg Island handles 80% of Iran's crude oil exports.
- Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global traded oil.
- Operation Midnight Hammer used B-2 bombers flying 18 hours nonstop.
US-Iran Ceasefire War
The United States launched military strikes against Iran on June 26, 2026, in response to a drone attack on a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed just days earlier[2][4][14].
26 June, 09:35 PM
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Trump calls Iran drone attack on cargo ship a ceasefire violation
