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Trump Weighs Preemptive Strikes on Iran with Possible US-Israel Operation

Dec 13, 2024, 07:59 AM

President-elect Donald Trump is considering a range of options to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, including the possibility of preemptive airstrikes and a US-Israeli coordinated operation, according to a Friday morning report by the Wall Street Journal. Advisers to Trump are concerned that economic sanctions and diplomatic efforts are insufficient to contain Tehran's nuclear ambitions. The military-strike option is now under serious review by his transition team, potentially signaling a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Iran. Discussions also include the possibility of transferring bunker-buster bombs to Israel to facilitate potential strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities.