WhatsappMajor Western media outlets report that diplomatic efforts to reach an understanding with Iran have stalled, prompting the Trump administration to consider a significant escalation.
According to reporting by Reuters, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal, negotiations with Iran have failed to produce meaningful progress, raising doubts about the viability of the diplomatic track.
In response, sources cited by the outlets say Donald Trump is weighing the option of extensive military strikes. The reported scope of potential action would go well beyond limited deterrent measures and could include:
- Senior Iranian leadership figures
- High-ranking security officials linked to the violent suppression of domestic protests
- Nuclear facilities and related infrastructure
- Key government and regime institutions
Western officials quoted in the coverage frame the potential strikes not only as a military response but as a political signal—intended to undermine regime confidence and bolster Iran’s protest movement by demonstrating that the leadership is no longer insulated from consequences.
No final decision has been announced, and U.S. officials stress that options remain under review. However, the coordinated reporting suggests Washington is increasingly preparing for a post-diplomacy scenario as tensions with Tehran continue to escalate.
