Turbulence
WAR MACHINE ON THE MOVE: US Deploying Bombers and Carriers as Trump Reveals Secret Ultimatum to Tehran
While Trump publicly paused a strike after 800 executions were cancelled, the US military is quietly swarming the region. 4 C-17s head to Diego Garcia and the USS George Bush moves to the Mediterranean.
President Trump may have paused an immediate strike, tweeting his thanks to the Iranian leadership for cancelling over 800 planned public hangings, but the American military is preparing for war.
According to unofficial reports, four US Air Force C-17A transport planes are currently en route to the strategic base of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, a classic staging ground for heavy bombers targeting the Middle East. Simultaneously, reports suggest the USS George Bush carrier strike group is heading toward the Mediterranean. Fox News confirms that the US is actively reinforcing its air, land, and sea presence to provide the President with "a variety of military options."
The Witkoff Demands
Russian sources have leaked the details of the ultimatum delivered by White House Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. The US demands for a deal are absolute:
Israel's Confusion
Behind the scenes, tension is simmering between Jerusalem and Washington. While Trump claimed he "convinced himself" not to attack yet, Axios reports that a strike could still happen in the coming days.
Confusion reigns in Israel: while reports yesterday claimed PM Netanyahu urged Trump to delay due to "lack of readiness," the IDF Spokesperson issued a rare clarification today stating that the military is fully prepared for both offense and defense. Meanwhile, reports indicate the Head of Mossad has met with President Trump in a frantic bid to coordinate strategy before the window closes.