Reuters: US military preparing for potential weeks-long operation if Trump orders attack on Iran

Odaily According to a Reuters report on the 13th local time, two US officials stated that the US military is preparing for a potential operation lasting several weeks if US President Trump orders an attack on Iran. This could escalate into an unprecedented severe conflict between the two nations. The report indicated that the information disclosed by the US officials has heightened the risks facing the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran.

The aforementioned officials stated that the ongoing operational planning this time is more complex. One of the officials mentioned that during a sustained military operation, US forces might not only target Iran's nuclear infrastructure but also its state institutions and security facilities. The official declined to provide specific details. The official also stated that the US side fully anticipates Iran would retaliate, potentially leading to a cycle of strikes and counter-strikes over a period of time. (Global Times)