Is the US Planning a Surprise Attack on Iran? Latest Military Developments Explained

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The world is on edge as President Trump weighs a potential strike on Iran's underground Fordo nuclear facility near Qom. In this in-depth breakdown, we explore the rising tensions between the U.S. and Iran, the role of Israel, concerns from China, and strategic movements by the U.S. military in the Middle East.  Will Trump launch a military strike? Or is this just a high-stakes pressure campaign? From secretive war plans to international reactions, we uncover everything you need to know.  🎙️ Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:21 Is the US About to Strike Iran? 0:42 Trump Approves Iran Strike Plans – CBS Sources 1:17 Trump Issues New Statement on Iran Attack 1:28 Pete Hegseth Statement at Senate Committee 1:40 BBC: No US Request to Use British Military Bases 2:17 Trump Team Talks Plan to Hit Iran’s Nuclear Sites 2:31 Iran Deputy FM Warns US Against Escalation 2:49 Israel Needs US Support to Hit Fordo Nuclear Site 3:23 Victor Gao on Israel-Iran Tensions 4:19 US Military Movements Amid Middle East Tensions 5:11 Conclusion  Stay ahead of global developments with clear, fact-based updates from @GeopoliticsLab.  🔔 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications for real-time analysis without the hype.  #USvsIran #IranNuclearTensions #TrumpIranStrike #MiddleEastCrisis #FordoFacility #IsraelIranConflict #GeopoliticsLab #MilitaryTensions #USForeignPolicy #VictorGao #ChinaReaction #IndoPacificFocus #GlobalSecurity #IranIsraelConflict

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00:00As the conflict between Iran and Israel enters a seventh straight day, tensions across the

00:08Middle East and the world are reaching dangerous new heights.

00:13But now, a more serious question is being asked.

00:17Is the United States about to strike Iran?

00:21Several credible reports suggest that President Donald Trump has already approved potential

00:27military plan, specifically targeting Iran's nuclear facilities.

00:33But is this just political pressure or the beginning of a wider war?

00:38Here's what we know so far.

00:42According to CBS News, Trump has approved a plan to attack Iran's nuclear facility at

00:48Fordow, but hasn't yet decided whether to go through with it.

00:53Fordow is not ordinary site, it's a highly protected uranium enrichment facility, buried

01:00deep under a mountain near the city of Qom.

01:04Sources say Trump is hoping Iran will back off its nuclear program and that might delay

01:10or stop a US strike.

01:12But so far, no deal has been made.

01:16In a press conference, Trump gave a weak but chilling answer.

01:21I may do it, I may not do it.

01:24Nobody knows what I am going to do.

01:28Meanwhile, his defense secretary, Pete Hackset, told a Senate committee that the Pentagon is

01:35fully ready to act if Trump gives the order.

01:41So is the US preparing for a solo strike?

01:44Not exactly.

01:46BBC reports that the US hasn't yet asked the UK to use its key military bases in Diego Garcia

01:54or Cyprus, locations that would be critical for any long-range operation against Iran.

02:00However, British officials believe all options are on the table in Washington.

02:07This means that even if a decision hasn't been made, preparations and conversations are definitely

02:13happening behind the scenes.

02:17According to CNN, Trump and his advisors are discussing how to hit Iran's nuclear sites,

02:23especially Fordow, without starting a full-scale war.

02:28But that's not easy.

02:30Iran has made it clear.

02:32If the Americans decided to get involved militarily, we have no choice but to retaliate.

02:39That's a drag quote from Iran's deputy foreign minister during an interview with CNN Christine

02:44Amanpour.

02:47Another key piece of the puzzle, Israel.

02:51Many military analysts believe that Israel can't destroy Fordow on its own because the

02:57facility is buried too deep.

03:00This means Israel would need US help especially assessed to bunker-busting bombs or air support.

03:07According to Reuters, there are ongoing discussions inside the Trump team about possibly joining

03:14Israel in launching strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities.

03:20The situation is also drawing concerns from China.

03:24In a recent interview with Al-Arabia English, Chinese foreign policy expert Victor Gao warned,

03:32it's time to stop Israel in this war against Iran and to prevent the US from joining in.

03:40This could lead to serious consequences for mankind.

03:44He also said, the idea of assassinating Iran's political or military leaders would be

03:50dangerous and unacceptable.

03:53When asked what China would do if the US or Israel assassinated Iran's supreme leader,

03:59Gao replied, this is exactly the confusion Trump is creating.

04:05Assassinating leaders is not the right thing to do in today's world.

04:10This shows that China is watching closely and could step in diplomatically or even strategically

04:16if tensions rise further.

04:19Meanwhile, the US is moving assets into the region.

04:24On June 16, two US officials told Reuters that the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier is now heading

04:33to the Middle East.

04:33While they say it's a pre-planned deployment, the timing raises serious questions.

04:40And don't forget, there are already 40,000 to 50,000 US troops in the Middle East.

04:47According to Al Jazeera, these troops are spread across Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi

04:54Arabia in both permanent bases and forward positions.

04:58These bases are fully capable of sporting air strikes, logistics and rapid military operations

05:04if the order comes.

05:07So is the US really about to strike Iran?

05:10No final order has been given yet.

05:13But Trump language, military movements and diplomatic silence are signs that Washington is preparing

05:20for something serious.

05:22This could be a pressure campaign or it could be the first step towards war.

05:27Either way, the world is watching and the situation is changing.

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