U.S. President Donald Trump is considering limited strikes on Iran as the regime continues to reject demands for a nuclear agreement. The Times of Israel reports that senior aides have presented multiple limited-strike options to Trump, with the goal of toppling an already destabilized Iranian government. However, the president has not yet made a final decision. Meanwhile, military forces continue to amass in the region.
Trump on Thursday said the indirect nuclear talks with Iran were going well, but that “bad things” could happen to Iran if no agreement was reached. He later said his deadline for a deal was within ten to fifteen days.
The US president has overseen a significant military buildup in the Middle East and repeatedly threatened to use it against Iran, first over its deadly crackdown on anti-regime protesters last month and more recently over its nuclear program. He wrote on social media on Wednesday that the US may need to use UK military bases, including one on an Indian Ocean island, “should Iran decide not to make a deal.”
Referring to the social media post, Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said in a letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the president of the UN Security Council on Thursday that the bases and assets of the “hostile force” would be “legitimate targets” if the Islamic Republic were attacked.
Despite Iran’s claims that it is committed to diplomatic solutions, negotiations over its nuclear program remain stalled. The Islamic Republic has refused to discuss its ballistic missile program and its support for terror proxies that pose direct threats to Israel. It has also been conducting military drills with Russia. As uncertainty continues over whether the U.S. will strike Iran, the Holy Land is preparing emergency response measures should conflict erupt.
The Fellowship and our supporters are praying for Israel as we also make emergency preparations during these uncertain times. This includes providing vehicles and emergency kits to first responders at United Hatzalah and packing additional food boxes with ESHEL Chabad. By coming together and trusting in God, we can be ready for whatever lies ahead.
