US Military Prepares for Weeks-Long Iran Operations Amid Escalating Tensions

• US military is preparing for potentially weeks-long operations against Iran if President Trump orders an attack, indicating a more serious conflict.
• Planning is more complex than previous operations, potentially targeting Iranian state and security facilities, not just nuclear infrastructure.
• Pentagon is sending an additional aircraft carrier and thousands more troops to the Middle East, increasing firepower.
• Trump stated, "Sometimes you have to have fear. That’s the only thing that really will get the situation taken care of" regarding Iran.
• Officials expect Iran to retaliate, leading to back-and-forth strikes and reprisals, increasing risks of a regional conflict.