US Ultimatum to Iran: Dismantle Nuclear Program or Face 'Other Options'
Reports say America has delivered a clear warning regarding Iran's nuclear program as military buildup accelerates in the region.
The United States has presented Iran with a direct ultimatum: fully dismantle its nuclear program or confront "other options," according to Fox News reporting Wednesday evening. The warning comes as diplomatic efforts in Geneva appear to have stalled and US military assets continue surging into the Middle East.
Senior administration figures emphasized that President Trump seeks a negotiated resolution but will not accept partial measures. The ultimatum demands complete removal of nuclear enrichment capabilities, destruction of related equipment and materials, elimination of ballistic missiles, and cessation of support for terrorist activities worldwide. American officials assess the likelihood of a diplomatic breakthrough as low, viewing Iran's current positions as unacceptable.
Parallel reports from Axios indicate the administration is moving closer to significant military confrontation in the Middle East, potentially very soon. Sources familiar with planning describe any US action against Iran as broad and prolonged, resembling a full-scale war rather than a limited strike. Such an operation would likely involve joint US-Israeli efforts, far exceeding the scope of previous actions like Israel's Operation Am KeLavi, which targeted underground nuclear facilities and later drew US participation to destroy deeper sites.
The military buildup includes two carrier strike groups, twelve warships, hundreds of fighter jets, and multiple air defense batteries. In the past 48 hours alone, dozens of F-35, F-22, and F-16 aircraft, along with E-3 surveillance planes and a U-2 spy plane, headed east toward the theater. The USS Pinckney destroyer joined CENTCOM's area of responsibility, reinforcing naval power in the Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman.
Israeli security cabinet meetings originally scheduled for Thursday were postponed to Sunday, reflecting heightened readiness and the fluid situation. Sources close to planning stress that any campaign would be extensive, sustained over weeks, and carry profound regional consequences, potentially reshaping the Middle East for years.