US Military Prepared for Action to Prevent Iran’s Nuclear Acquisition Amid Ongoing Diplomacy
The United States has reiterated its readiness to take military action to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, even as diplomatic talks continue between US and Iranian officials in Oman.
In an interview on CBS’s Face the Nation, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasized that while the US prefers a diplomatic resolution, military options remain firmly on the table. Hegseth called the initial indirect talks between US and Iranian diplomats “productive” and a “good step” towards addressing concerns over Iran’s nuclear program. However, he made it clear that the US military is prepared to take decisive action if necessary.
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“While we hope for a diplomatic solution, the United States is prepared to go deep and go big if required,” Hegseth said, underscoring the US military’s capability to act should diplomacy fail.
Earlier in the week, President Donald Trump echoed similar sentiments, declaring that military action was “absolutely” on the table if negotiations with Iran do not yield results. Trump also highlighted the importance of the US-Israel alliance, noting that Israel, which has long expressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions, would be a key player in any military response.
This development marks another chapter in the tense international relations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program. In 2018, Trump withdrew the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a multilateral agreement aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Since then, efforts to revive the deal have stalled, and some analysts warn that Iran may be on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon. Tehran has consistently denied these allegations, despite mounting evidence of its advancing nuclear capabilities.
Trump previously issued a stark warning that, “If they don’t make a deal, there will be bombing,” signaling that the US would not hesitate to use force if necessary.
As diplomatic talks continue, the prospect of military intervention remains a significant concern, with the US military standing ready to act should the need arise. The next few weeks will be critical, with global attention focused on whether diplomacy can resolve the situation or if tensions will escalate into direct conflict.
