The U.S. Approaches War with Iran, Axios

The Trump administration has significantly increased its military presence in the region, deploying two aircraft carriers, hundreds of fighter jets, and over 150 weapons flights. In just the last 24 hours, 50 F-35, F-22, and F-16 aircraft have been stationed there.

The White House emphasizes that this is not a one-time strike but a full-scale, multi-week war, potentially in collaboration with Israel. One of Trump's advisors noted, "The commander is getting anxious... I believe the likelihood of military actions is 90% in the coming weeks." According to Axios, Israel may initiate war within a few days, although the U.S. acknowledges that the strikes may commence a bit later.