US strike on Iran could come "imminently," report claims

Senior US military officials have indicated that President of the United States Donald Trump may authorize military strikes against Iran as early as Sunday, according to Drop Site News.

The possible operation would target Iranian nuclear, ballistic, and military sites, along with the leadership and capabilities of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

“This isn’t about the nukes or the missile program. This is about regime change,” a former senior US intelligence official cited by Drop Site News told the outlet.

US planners reportedly envision attacks that could aim to decapitate Iran’s leadership, with hopes that domestic protests could follow and pressure the government.

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'Israeli' Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly backing the operation and offering support for a "new government friendly to the West."

Regional countries are scrambling to mediate last‑minute talks between Washington and Tehran to avert war.

Iran’s foreign minister met with Turkish officials on Friday to explore diplomatic solutions, while Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have denied US forces access to their airspace or territorial waters for any potential military action.

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Iran has warned that any US strike, especially one targeting its leadership, would provoke retaliation across the region, including attacks on US bases, oil infrastructure, and ‘Israel’.

Iranian officials have emphasized that its missiles and defensive capabilities will not be subjects of negotiation, even as Tehran says it is open to fair diplomatic talks.

With US forces on high alert and Trump signaling readiness to act, the risk of regional conflict appears imminent, even as diplomats continue urgent efforts to prevent hostilities.