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Many of Trump’s Remaining Options in Iran Risk Heavy Casualties with Dubious Chances of Success
- On Thursday, President Donald Trump warned Iran to negotiate "before it is too late" as the Pentagon prepares four military options for a potential "final blow" against the regime.
- Pentagon proposals include invading or blockading Kharg Island, which handles roughly 90 percent of Iran's crude oil exports, or conducting large-scale strikes on nuclear facilities.
- Thousands of U.S. troops are deploying to the Middle East, including elements of the 82nd Airborne Division and 1st Brigade Combat Team, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the country has no plans to negotiate.
- White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned on Wednesday that the administration is "ready to unleash hell" if diplomacy fails, echoing Trump's claim that Iranian negotiators are "begging" for a deal.
- Administration officials are analyzing potential oil price spikes as high as $200 a barrel, while allies in the Persian Gulf express fear over the escalating conflict.
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Trump's two paths for Iran war — Negotiation or escalation
President Donald Trump has made clear there are two very different directions the war in Iran could take in the coming weeks: a negotiated end or an attempt to escalate the war to win it, which comes with risks. The president announced on Thursday that the United States would extend the negotiating window to prevent a major escalation, which he had already extended. He initially gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz last Saturday, th…
Report: US Preparing Major Escalation Against Iran That Could Include Ground Troops and Intensified Bombing - News From Antiwar.com
The Pentagon is developing options for a potential major escalation against Iran that could involve ground troops and an intensified bombing campaign, Axios reported on Thursday. US officials and other sources speaking to Axios reporter Barak Ravid, a former IDF intelligence officer, described the potential escalation as a "final blow"…
‘Enough is enough’: U.S. military presents Trump new Iran options; President is also fed up with Senate
by WorldTribune Staff, March 26, 2026 Non-AI Real World News After President Donald Trump issued a series of warnings that his patience is running low, the Pentagon said it had prepared four primary options he could choose from to close his deal with Iran. The options the Pentagon presented to Trump reportedly include invading or […]
In order to avoid enticement in the Middle East and to take a decisive step in the conflict, Washington could accelerate the deployment of ground troops.
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The Gateway PunditReport: Trump Weighing 'Final Blow' Options to End Iran War
The Pentagon is planning for one massive blow to end the war with Iran if existing talks fail, according to a new report. The report from Axios says multiple options […] The post Report: Trump Weighing 'Final Blow' Options to End Iran War appeared first on The Western Journal.
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