"The U.S. is rapidly building up its military force in the Middle East, amassing an amount of air power reminiscent of the 2003 invasion of Iraq, as President Donald Trump mulls attacks on Iran without seeking congressional approval. Top administration officials reported that the White House has been told that the U.S. is ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend, CBS News reports, with other news outlets confirming."
"On Thursday, at opening remarks for his "Board of Peace" event, Trump said that "you're going to be finding out probably over the next 10 days" whether the U.S. will attack Iran. He once again threatened Iran to negotiate a deal with the U.S. on its nuclear program, or else "bad things will happen." Reports find that the military is, indeed, prepared for a significant operation."
"Air and sea trackers have shown an enormous amount of firepower being amassed in the region, with the Wall Street Journal comparing the amount of air power concentrated there to the build-up before the 2003 Iraq invasion. Trump has not yet made the final decision on whether to strike, outlets have reported. Israel, which has long urged the U.S. to initiate war with Iran, may participate in potential attacks."
The United States is rapidly amassing air and sea power in the Middle East at levels compared to the 2003 Iraq invasion. Top administration officials say the White House has been told U.S. forces could be ready to strike Iran as soon as this weekend. President Trump said a decision could come within the next ten days and again pressured Iran to negotiate on its nuclear program, warning that "bad things will happen" otherwise. Trackers show forces prepared for a significant operation, Israel may participate, and Trump lacks statutory authority to unilaterally launch war, Representatives Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie said.
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