Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:43am on 19 Jun 2025,Thursday International
President Trump informed senior aides on June 18 that he had privately approved detailed military plans targeting Iran, particularly its fortified Fordow nuclear facility, but has not yet issued a final strike order. He emphasized flexibility, stating “I may do it, I may not do it,” and is holding action temporarily to assess whether Iran will abandon its nuclear program . Concurrently, the U.S. has bolstered its military presence in the region—including carrier strike groups and tankers—while Israel intensifies airstrikes . Iran’s Supreme Leader warns that any attack would produce “irreparable consequences,” underscoring the high stakes of this unfolding crisis. (PC: AP)
