, Columnist
The US Has Three Options If It Wants to Hit Iran
Will Trump fire for real?
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The Pentagon has set the table for major strikes against Iran. With US and Iranian officials negotiating in Geneva, President Donald Trump has threatened significant attacks to induce Tehran to accept a complete end to its nuclear program. What options are available to the president, and which would do the most to pressure Tehran?
Given the US force package in the Middle East, the administration has three “buckets” of capabilities for threatening the Islamic Republic.