The US is considering the possibility of carrying out a military strike on Iran within 48 hours. The "New York Times" reported this.
According to the publication, Washington has sharply increased pressure on Tehran, and if nuclear talks fail, military operations could begin within the next two days.
The newspaper writes that various scenarios are being discussed around President Donald Trump – ranging from precision strikes on nuclear facilities to attacks on Iran's military and government infrastructures.
Units of the US Naval Forces and Air Forces have already been deployed to the region.
According to the press, Iran has sent warnings through intermediaries saying it is ready for dialogue but will respond harshly in case of a possible attack.
Against this tense backdrop, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has proposed holding a trilateral summit between the US, Iran, and Turkey – including in video conference format.
According to Turkish sources, Washington has responded positively to this initiative.
Elchin Alioglu
