Reuters: The U.S. military is preparing for an operation that could last several weeks if Trump orders an attack on Iran.

Odaily Planet Daily reported that, according to Reuters on the 13th local time, two U.S. officials stated that the U.S. military is preparing for actions that could last several weeks if President Trump orders an attack on Iran. This could escalate into an unprecedented serious conflict between the two countries. The report said that this information disclosed by U.S. officials increases the risk for the ongoing diplomatic efforts between the U.S. and Iran.

The officials mentioned that the current operational planning is more complex. One official stated that during the ongoing military operations, U.S. forces may not only target Iran’s nuclear infrastructure but also its government institutions and security facilities, though he refused to disclose specific details. The official also indicated that the U.S. fully expects Iran to retaliate, potentially creating a cycle of back-and-forth strikes and reprisals for some time. (Huanqiu Wang)