According to a Reuters news report, the American military is preparing for the possibility of launching a sustained military campaign that could last several weeks against Iran
This information comes from two US officials interviewed by the agency.
If President Donald Trump gives the order to initiate this action, the confrontation could become much broader and more serious than previous clashes between the two countries.
Current preparations indicate that the American armed forces are taking seriously the possibility of a longer and more intense conflict, unlike the sporadic or limited operations of the past.
This news comes at a time of great tension in relations between Washington and Tehran, with recent statements by the American president reinforcing the hard line against the Iranian government.
The possibility of a prolonged campaign raises concerns about a significant escalation in the region.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue.
Last week, representatives from the United States and Iran met in Oman to discuss resuming negotiations on the Iranian nuclear program.
These talks began in a context of a strong American military presence in the region and harsh statements from President Trump.
On Friday, February 24, 2026, the Pentagon sent another aircraft carrier to the Middle East, accompanied by thousands of additional troops, fighter jets, guided-missile destroyers, and other offensive and defensive equipment.
These movements show that Washington is simultaneously reinforcing its military and diplomatic options.
In a recent speech to military personnel in North Carolina, Trump stated that reaching an agreement with Iran is extremely difficult and declared: “Sometimes you have to be afraid.
That’s the only thing that really resolves the situation.” White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly reinforced that “all options are on the table” and that decisions will be made based on national interests and the security of the United States.
The current preparation is far more complex than Operation Midnight Hammer, carried out in June of the previous year, when American stealth bombers attacked Iranian nuclear facilities directly from US territory.
On that occasion, Iran responded with a limited attack against an American base in Qatar.
Now, a new operation could target not only nuclear targets, but also Iranian government and security structures.
Experts warn that an action of this magnitude would pose much greater risks to American forces.
Iran possesses a vast arsenal of ballistic and cruise missiles, capable of reaching US bases in countries such as Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and Turkey.
American officials already consider an Iranian retaliation likely, which could trigger a cycle of attacks and counter-attacks, risking the expansion of the conflict throughout the region.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has publicly stated that, in the event of an attack on Iranian territory, all American bases in the region would become targets.
At the same time, Trump has made strong statements, including expressing support for the idea of “”regime change in Iran, stating that it would be “the best thing that could happen” after 47 years of problems and losses for the United States.
He also confirmed the deployment of an impressive naval force to the area.
The current moment is marked by a dangerous combination: diplomatic negotiations are underway while intense and visible military preparation takes place.
The future could lead to a nuclear agreement or, conversely, to a prolonged and high-risk confrontation for the entire region.
The main unknown remains: how long will President Trump be willing to give to the diplomatic route before opting for more drastic measures”
Published in 02/14/2026 04h30
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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