"Trump's military and rhetorical build-ups make it hard for him to back down without major concessions from Iran on its nuclear program. What they're saying: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Wednesday "there are many arguments one can make in favor of a strike against Iran." She said Trump prefers diplomacy and stressed "Iran would be wise to make a deal.""
"One U.S. official said the Iranians need to come back to the Trump administration by the end of the month with a package of steps that addresses the concerns the U.S. presented in Geneva regarding their nuclear program. "The Iranian foreign minister told Kushner and Witkoff a lot of positive things but the devil is in the details. The ball in Iran's court, so lets see," the official said. A second U.S. official expressed deep skepticism and said the talks in Geneva were "a nothing-burger.""
A U.S. military operation in Iran would likely be a massive, weeks-long campaign resembling full-scale war rather than a limited strike. Military and rhetorical build-ups constrain U.S. political flexibility, making it difficult to back down without major Iranian concessions on the nuclear program. Statements emphasize that there are numerous arguments for striking while expressing a preference for diplomacy and a deal. Envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, Secretary Marco Rubio, and senior officials attended Geneva meetings. The U.S. expects Iran to return by month-end with steps addressing Geneva nuclear concerns, though some officials viewed the talks skeptically. USS Ford's arrival and regional consultations will affect timing.
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