The United States is rapidly increasing its military presence in the Middle East, with two aircraft carrier strike groups deployed near the region in a rare concentration of naval power amid tensions with Iran.
At the same time, President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a narrow Iran nuclear deal that could allow limited, “token” uranium enrichment. Pentagon officials are also presenting options that range from diplomatic measures to potentially targeting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and his son. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly emphasized that “only President Trump knows what he may or may not decide” regarding the next steps.
