Tehran (Hatha Alyoum)- Political and media indicators are increasingly pointing to the approach of a large-scale military confrontation between the United States and Iran, amid continuous escalation that is unprecedented this time in both rhetoric and on-the-ground movements.
Circulating leaks suggest that a U.S. strike has become a matter of time, with repeated talk that the objective goes beyond deterrence to weakening the structure of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s system, specifically targeting the leadership of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
This comes as U.S. media report that President Donald Trump has finalized his military option.
In doing so, Trump has left the final details open, waiting for the moment he deems appropriate to carry out the attack, according to analysts.
Meanwhile, Israeli media confirm that Tel Aviv is closely monitoring the anticipated U.S. decision, with expectations that the operation may be surprising in terms of timing and possibly location.
This coincides with unconfirmed reports of the beginning of U.S. military asset transfers to the Middle East, including aircraft carriers, air capabilities, and strategic bombers.
Officials say these movements are understood as pressure messages, but at the same time raise the level of readiness for the possibility of war breaking out at any moment.
Iran, for its part, is showing a state of preparedness higher than ever before.
Informed sources note that Tehran has raised its military readiness to levels exceeding those seen prior to the June war with Israel.
Indirect messages have also been conveyed to Washington indicating that Iran is anticipating the American move and does not intend to back down under pressure.
Iran’s foreign minister said that his country is ready for war or negotiations.
Trump hinted that the time for negotiations has ended. Washington says Tehran squandered the opportunity for talks, just as Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro did, who is currently held in a prison in New York City.
In this context, Trump is expected to adopt a surprise approach.
Past experiences indicate that the U.S. president tends to divert attention with side issues, then carry out a strike elsewhere.
This has happened before when international crises were floated, while surprise operations were executed in arenas that were not at the forefront of public statements, as occurred in Venezuela and other files, according to analysts.
Officials said that any wide-scale military escalation would not remain confined within Iran’s borders.
Iraq is considered a strong candidate to be among the most affected countries, both in terms of security and services.
Scenarios involving internet outages or restrictions on communications remain possible, in addition to disruptions in energy supplies and air traffic.
In the event war breaks out, citizens are advised to take simple but important precautionary measures. Acquiring a battery-powered radio is considered one of the most important steps, as it is the primary means of receiving news in the event of internet or mobile network outages.
It is also preferable to follow official statements and avoid rumors that spread rapidly during times of crisis.
The scene remains open to all possibilities. Between escalation and waiting, the element of surprise continues to dominate the situation. The final decision, it appears, may be made away from the spotlight and at an unexpected moment.