The US prepares possible weeks-long military operations against Iran as talks stall, opposition leader Reza Pahlavi urges intervention, and allies increase pressure, raising fears of wider Middle East conflict.
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Tensions between US and Tehran are sharply escalating as the United States prepares for the possibility of extended military operations against Iran while diplomatic talks struggle to make progress.
Officials say President Donald Trump still prefers a negotiated agreement but acknowledged it has been “very hard” to reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program.
Military buildup signals serious scenario
According to US officials, the Pentagon is preparing contingency plans for sustained operations that could last weeks rather than a single strike. The preparations include additional aircraft carriers, fighter jets, destroyers, and thousands of troops deployed across the Middle East.
The strategy appears focused on air and naval strikes rather than a ground invasion, though planners expect retaliation from Tehran that could trigger prolonged exchanges.
Military analysts warn that the risks are significant because Iran possesses a large missile arsenal capable of targeting American bases across the region, including in the Gulf states and Turkey.
Diplomacy still underway
Talks are scheduled in Geneva with mediation by Oman, but U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned a breakthrough remains uncertain.
Trump warned failure of diplomacy would be “very traumatic,” while the White House said all options remain on the table for national security.
Opposition figure urges intervention
Exiled Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi, son of the former shah, called for U.S. military action, arguing it could accelerate the collapse of Iran’s ruling system and help citizens rise against the government.
He said an attack might weaken authorities enough to trigger mass protests and eventually lead to regime change.
International pressure increases
Meanwhile, Canada is tightening sanctions and signaling support for political change in Iran, adding to Western pressure over Tehran’s nuclear and missile programs and its domestic crackdown on dissent.
Regional conflict fears
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned that any attack would lead to strikes on U.S. bases throughout the Middle East, raising fears the confrontation could expand into a wider regional conflict involving multiple countries.
With diplomacy uncertain and military preparations intensifying, officials say the coming weeks could determine whether the standoff leads to negotiations or the most serious confrontation between the two nations in decades.
