President Donald Trump’s decision regarding potential airstrikes on Iran will be heavily influenced by his special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. The duo is tasked with determining whether Tehran is genuinely negotiating or merely stalling to protect its nuclear program. While Trump has not yet made a final decision, he has informed advisers that he is considering “limited strikes” as a pressure tactic, with the possibility of a larger military campaign aimed at regime change if diplomacy fails.
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The administration is currently preparing for a “last-ditch” round of negotiations scheduled for this Thursday in Geneva. U.S. officials are awaiting Iran’s latest proposal, which is expected to be delivered within the next 48 hours. The stakes are exceptionally high, as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has already vowed a devastating response to any American aggression, claiming that Iranian forces possess the capability to sink U.S. warships in the Gulf.
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This geopolitical tension comes as a new poll reveals that a majority of U.S. adults believe the country is moving in the wrong direction, reflecting domestic anxiety over potential war and economic instability. With the deployment of massive airpower and carrier groups to the region, the world is watching Geneva to see if Kushner and Witkoff can secure a breakthrough or if the “15-day maximum” ultimatum leads to direct military confrontation.
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