U.S. Media: Trump Expected to Decide Within Days Whether to Expand Military Action Against Iran
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, July 20 - The U.S. Fox News reported on the 20th, citing multiple senior U.S. officials, that President Trump is expected to decide within the next few days whether to expand military operations against Iran and restore "full-scale combat operations."
The report stated that a final decision has not yet been made. If Trump decides to restore full-scale combat operations against Iran, the intensity and scope will far exceed the recent attacks by U.S. forces on Iran.
The report cited an unnamed official as saying that in recent days, U.S. forces have "largely" avoided strikes on areas around the Iranian capital Tehran and Iranian nuclear facilities. "If full-scale combat operations are restored, the situation may be different."
In response to media reports of more U.S. aircraft being deployed to the Middle East, the official stated that these deployments are "preparatory," and relevant military personnel are awaiting Trump's final decision.
The official stated, "All of this is currently under discussion and review," and "if Trump decides to significantly escalate the war," Israel is likely to be involved.
U.S. President Trump is expected to decide within days whether to expand military operations against Iran, potentially restoring full combat operations. Recent U.S. military actions have avoided strikes near Tehran and Iranian nuclear facilities. Military personnel are on standby for deployment pending Trump's decision, with indications that Israel may participate in any significant escalation.
- Trump is expected to decide on expanding military operations against Iran in the coming days.
- If full combat operations are restored, their intensity and scope will exceed recent attacks.
- U.S. military has largely avoided strikes near Tehran and Iranian nuclear facilities recently.
- Military personnel are awaiting Trump's final decision regarding deployments.
- Israel is likely to be involved if Trump decides to significantly escalate the conflict.