The U.S. Is Closer to War with Iran Than You Think

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Trump is moving closer to a major war with Iran — and it could come in a matter of weeks, maybe even days. That, at least, is what sources told Axios in this absolutely wild report. Right, according to the outlet, the military operation sources described “would likely be a massive, weeks-long campaign that would look more like full-fledged war than last month's pinpoint operation in Venezuela.”

And adding that the military operation will likely be a joint campaign between the U.S. and Israel that would be “much broader in scope — and more existential for the regime” than the 12-day war last June, when the U.S. and Israel launched deadly strikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile sites, and personnel. But the latest developments here come after weeks of mounting tensions.

Right, back in January, Trump came close to launching strikes on Iran amid the regime's brutal, deadly crackdown on widespread protests across the country. But Trump eventually backed down after Iranian authorities said they canceled hundreds of executions, with Israel and several Arab nations also asking him to hold off.

And instead, Trump took a two-pronged approach: engage in nuclear talks with Iran while also building up a massive military presence in the region and repeatedly threatening Iran with military action if negotiations fail. Right, since last month, Trump has been amassing what he has called “a massive armada,” which has reportedly grown to include two aircraft carriers, a dozen warships, hundreds of fighter jets, and multiple air defense systems.

And the U.S. has steadily been increasing its firepower in the region even as nuclear talks continue. Right, on February 6th, the U.S. and Iran held indirect negotiations in Oman, and both sides left saying that things had gone well and that more talks would be scheduled soon.

Even Trump himself said the conversations were “very good,” though he also warned Iran, once again, that there would be “steep” consequences if they failed to make a deal. But ahead of another round of indirect talks scheduled this week in Switzerland, we saw both sides ramping up their military posturing and rhetoric.
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