In a dramatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly approved a military plan to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities, according to a report published by the Wall Street Journal. However, the final order has not yet been issued as the White House continues to assess Tehran’s next moves.
Trump Approves Iran Attack Plan
As per Wall Street Journal, three informed sources confirmed that President Trump informed senior advisors on Tuesday night that he had greenlighted the plan to target Iran. However, he deliberately held back the final authorization to determine whether Iran would reconsider and halt its nuclear activities.
The focus of the potential U.S. attack is the Fordow nuclear facility, a heavily fortified site located deep within a mountain in Iran. Military experts suggest that only extremely powerful bunker-buster bombs can damage the installation, making any potential strike highly calculated and serious.
The Fordow enrichment site has long been a concern for the United States and its allies. Given its location inside a mountain and its advanced uranium enrichment capabilities, the facility is seen as a central component of Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Reports suggest that the Pentagon has studied the logistics and possible outcomes of targeting such a deeply embedded site.
Trump’s Statement Raises Speculation
When questioned by reporters on Wednesday about the possibility of a military strike, President Trump offered an ambiguous response. “I can’t say yet whether the U.S. will strike Iran’s nuclear facilities. We’ll see what happens. Nothing is final yet. We may or may not attack Iran,” he said.
Trump also added that Iran had been given a 60-day period to reconsider its position on the nuclear deal. “Iran has been told many times to return to the agreement. Even during the first term, it was clear that Iran should never possess nuclear weapons,” the President said.
The news of a possible U.S. strike comes at a time when tensions in the Middle East are already high due to escalating proxy conflicts and Iran’s continued defiance of international nuclear protocols. A potential military action by Washington could dramatically alter the geopolitical landscape and trigger regional instability.
While no final decision has been made, the approval of a strike plan signals that the U.S. is prepared to take military action if diplomacy fails. Observers are now closely watching both Washington and Tehran for their next moves as the 60-day countdown nears its end.
