Trump Orders Intensified Military Strikes Against Iran

American officials disclosed to the Wall Street Journal early Saturday that President Donald Trump has instructed the US military to launch more forceful strikes against Iran, potentially beginning as soon as this weekend.

On Friday, Trump revealed his intention to resume intensified military operations aimed at pressuring the Iranian regime to enter negotiations, anticipating that a sufficiently strong strike by Washington would gradually erode the hardline government.

During a government meeting held at Camp David, Trump told reporters, "We will hit them very hard. You know, at some point, they will say: we can no longer endure this."

Officials stated that Trump approved the new attack plan presented to him during the presidential meeting; however, they noted that any immediate diplomatic progress might persuade Trump to halt the planned strikes and return to negotiations, or he might simply change his mind.

For weeks, Trump has privately described the Iranians as "crazy" and told close associates that the interim peace agreement was ultimately ineffective, asserting he had known from the outset it would fail, according to officials.

His frustration was evident during the Camp David meeting, where he accused Iranian diplomats of having "no honor whatsoever" in their dealings and emphasized the need for more violent military strikes to break Tehran's will.

Conversely, Iranian diplomats expressed exhaustion over repeated negotiation failures with the US, perceiving a lack of trust between the two countries and noting that relations and diplomatic prospects deteriorate each time Trump threatens military force.

Iran has previously stated it does not intend to acquire nuclear weapons and affirmed that its nuclear efforts are for civilian purposes. Last year, the US targeted Iran's three main uranium enrichment facilities.

In this regard, Trump administration officials indicated that Iran is currently not enriching uranium, a key process in producing a potential nuclear weapon.

Trump mentioned that one possible US target is "Mount Axe," where Iran reportedly stores centrifuges that could be used to produce uranium, based on Israeli intelligence.

As the confrontation with Iran enters its sixth month, neither side appears close to easing its stance; Trump continues to insist that Iran must abandon its nuclear program and control over the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran maintains a firm position on both issues.

Among the options before Trump is a two-week intensive airstrike campaign aimed at undermining Iran's missile capabilities. However, Trump's military advisors have warned that a diminishing ammunition stockpile could pose a potential risk.

Some US officials believe Iran will persist in delaying negotiations, betting that Trump will eventually abandon his military efforts due to increasing domestic political opposition.