Trump Approves Attack Plan on Iran but Offers Final Opportunity for Peaceful Resolution

In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the Middle East, President Donald Trump has approved a plan to attack Iran, though he has yet to give the final order, according to multiple White House sources. This move comes after days of mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, and amidst growing concerns about Iran's nuclear ambitions. However, despite authorizing the military strike, Trump is still leaving the door open for a diplomatic resolution, offering Iran a final chance to abandon its nuclear program before any military action is taken.

The situation reached a boiling point on Wednesday, as Trump convened a meeting with his military chiefs in the White House Situation Room to discuss the potential attack. According to insiders, Trump has given military leaders the go-ahead to prepare for a possible strike, but he has not yet made a definitive decision.

"I have ideas on what to do, but I haven’t made a final decision yet," Trump remarked to the press, adding, "I like to make the final decision one second before it’s due."

The planned strikes are reported to include bombing the Fordow nuclear site, a highly fortified facility built deep inside a mountain. Sources indicate that the U.S. military has the only weapon capable of penetrating the site: a 30,000-pound bunker-busting bomb.

 The Fordow site, a key part of Iran’s uranium enrichment program, has been a focal point of international concern for years, with Israel and the U.S. both viewing it as a primary target in the event of military action.

In an effort to avoid further conflict, Trump has publicly stated that he is still waiting to see if Iran will concede to a last-minute deal to dismantle its nuclear program. According to senior intelligence sources, Trump is hoping for a diplomatic breakthrough and has refrained from giving the final order to strike in case Iran agrees to negotiate a peaceful settlement.

The White House is closely monitoring developments in the region, with reports indicating that the U.S. is seeking to apply pressure through international diplomacy while preparing military contingencies should talks fail.

Iran, for its part, has been resolute in rejecting U.S. demands. On Wednesday, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a defiant speech, rejecting Trump's call for unconditional surrender. "Any U.S. military intervention will be costly," Khamenei warned, adding that the Iranian people would not yield to foreign pressure.

Trump dismissed Khamenei's remarks with a terse "good luck," reiterating his position that Iran must make concessions or face the consequences.

Despite the diplomatic back-and-forth, the situation has become more volatile by the day. Israel, which has been actively engaged in military operations against Iran, has launched further attacks on Iranian missile sites and nuclear facilities.

In response, Iran has fired a series of hypersonic missiles at Israeli targets, although no significant damage has been reported. The military exchanges have caused widespread fear of a broader regional war, and the U.S. has begun ramping up its military presence in the region.

Pentagon officials have confirmed that U.S. forces are on high alert, with a carrier strike group led by the USS Nimitz moving towards the Gulf to join another strike group, the USS Carl Vinson, already positioned in the region. The U.S. has also deployed a number of advanced fighter jets, including F-22 and F-35 aircraft, to provide air support for any potential strikes.

The U.S. military's preparedness to carry out any presidential order has been underscored by remarks from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, who assured a Senate committee that the Pentagon was ready for any eventuality.

At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet with U.K. Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Washington to discuss the ongoing crisis with Iran. According to the State Department, the talks will focus on potential international efforts to pressure Iran into halting its nuclear activities.

However, as of now, the U.S. has not made a formal request to use British military bases for any potential airstrikes against Iran.

While the U.S. continues to prepare for possible military intervention, there are growing concerns about the humanitarian impact of the conflict. Israel's strikes on Iran, which began earlier this week, have already resulted in significant casualties.

According to the Washington-based group Human Rights Activists, at least 585 people have been killed in Iran, including 239 civilians and 126 security personnel. In retaliation, Iran has launched roughly 400 missiles at Israel, causing the deaths of 24 Israeli civilians.

As the situation deteriorates, the international community is on edge, watching to see whether diplomacy or military action will prevail. Trump’s final decision could dramatically shift the balance of power in the Middle East, with global repercussions that could reshape the political landscape for years to come.

However, despite his hardline rhetoric, Trump’s administration has made it clear that there is still room for negotiations, and the possibility of a peaceful resolution remains on the table—at least for now.

The coming days will be critical as world leaders watch how the U.S. navigates this tense geopolitical crisis. As tensions escalate, it remains to be seen whether Trump’s diplomatic overture will succeed or if military action will be required to resolve the standoff over Iran’s nuclear ambitions. The world waits with bated breath for the next move in this high-stakes geopolitical drama.