The Donald Trump administration is conducting nuclear talks with Iran in Geneva while simultaneously increasing military and political pressure. According to media reports, the president has received a review of strike options from CENTCOM command, and Congress has announced a vote to limit his war powers. The concentration of US forces in the region is growing, with some countries evacuating personnel and issuing travel warnings.

Nuclear Talks in Geneva

The US and Iran are negotiating limits on the nuclear program. Tehran is reportedly proposing to reduce enrichment to 1.5% and a temporary suspension, but rejects the American ultimatum.

Military Options on the Table

Media report that Trump received a review of strike options from the CENTCOM commander. Simultaneously, reports emerge about a preference for Israel to strike first.

Congress Limits Presidential Powers

Democratic leaders in the House announced a vote on the War Powers resolution. The initiative is co-authored by Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie, with bipartisan support not ruled out.

Strengthening Forces in the Region

Reports speak of an expansion of US air support, including deployments of F-22s and a network of tankers. The Pentagon also reports the readiness of the Task Force Scorpion kamikaze drone unit.

Warnings and Escalation Risk

Countries are beginning to evacuate diplomatic families and advise against travel. Lebanon fears being dragged into conflict by Hezbollah, and Israel threatens strikes on civilian infrastructure.

The Donald Trump administration is holding talks with Tehran in Geneva to limit its nuclear program, but simultaneously signals readiness to use force. According to some media, the president received a review of military options against Iran from CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, and General Dan Caine participated in the meeting, reportedly warning Trump about the risk of the US becoming entangled in a prolonged war. At the same time, reports suggest that some Republicans and advisors would prefer Israel to strike first, which could facilitate political justification for subsequent US actions. Tehran rejects the American demand for a complete end to uranium enrichment and abandonment of ballistic missiles, but according to Italian press, signals a possible compromise: reducing enrichment from about 60% to 1.5% under IAEA supervision, a temporary suspension for 3–5 years, and dilution of about 400 kg of highly enriched uranium. „no chance the U.S. will be in drawn-out war” — J.D. Vance80% — concerns about Iran's programSince the 1979 Islamic Revolution, US-Iran relations have remained hostile, with the nuclear dispute intensifying particularly since the early 21st century. The JCPOA nuclear agreement was reached in 2015, but the United States later withdrew from it, weakening the system of mutual guarantees and inspections. US domestic politics increasingly influence the debate about a potential strike. Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives announced that after Congress resumes work, they will bring to a vote the War Powers resolution, prepared on a bipartisan basis by Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie. A poll cited by Axios shows both high levels of anxiety about Iran's nuclear program and a deficit of trust in Trump's decisions. Lack of Trust in Trump Regarding Use of Nuclear Weapons: Democrats: 92, Independents: 65, Republicans: 20 A show of force is underway in the Middle East, which some media describe as the largest since the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Reports include details about fighter jet deployments (including F-35s in Jordan and F-22s in Israel) and a large number of tanker aircraft. The Pentagon also confirms the readiness of kamikaze drones from Task Force Scorpion, based on inexpensive LUCAS designs. In the background, a dispute is growing over the use of Diego Garcia: the British government declares support for diplomacy, but media describe its resistance to using the base for potential raids. Tensions also raise the risk of regional escalation, especially in Lebanon, where Hezbollah promises a response to an attack on Iran, and Israel warns Beirut. Some countries, including Finland, Australia, and Serbia, are updating travel warnings and limiting diplomatic presence in the region.

Perspektywy mediów: Liberal media emphasize the opacity of decisions and analogies to Iraq 2003. Conservative media highlight deterrence and the necessity of hard pressure on Tehran.

Mentioned People

  • Donald Trump — The US President is considering further actions against Iran while conducting nuclear talks and strengthening military presence in the region.
  • J.D. Vance — The US Vice President argues that potential strikes will not turn into a prolonged war.
  • Brad Cooper — Admiral, commander of CENTCOM; according to reports, he presented Trump with military options regarding Iran.
  • Dan Caine — Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff; according to media, he participated in a meeting about options regarding Iran.
  • Keir Starmer — The UK Prime Minister declares support for the US-Iran political process and emphasizes a diplomatic solution to the dispute.
  • Ali Khamenei — The Supreme Leader of Iran; in analyses, he is indicated as an element in deterrence calculations and a potential target of pressure.
  • Hakeem Jeffries — The Democratic leader in the House of Representatives announces he will force a vote on a resolution limiting the president's war powers.
  • Thomas Massie — Republican congressman, co-author of the War Powers initiative regarding Iran.
  • Ro Khanna — Democratic congressman, co-author of the War Powers initiative regarding Iran.
  • Chuck Schumer — Democratic leader in the Senate; calls on the administration to publicly present the goals and basis for any actions against Iran.