Trump Reportedly Weighing Preemptive Strikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities

President-elect Donald Trump is considering military options to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions, while seeking to avoid a broader conflict in the Middle East.

Reports indicate Trump's transition team is evaluating preemptive airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, including Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan, to prevent Tehran from advancing its nuclear weapons program.
The proposed strategy includes bolstering Israel's military capabilities with advanced U.S. weaponry, such as bunker-busting bombs, to enable potential strikes on Iran's deeply buried facilities.
Trump's team is also crafting a 'maximum pressure 2.0' campaign, combining tougher economic sanctions with potential military measures to force Iran into halting its nuclear activities.
The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria and Israel's recent actions against Hezbollah and Hamas have weakened Iran's regional influence, creating what some see as an opportunity for action against Tehran.
Trump has expressed concerns about Iran reaching a nuclear breakout during his presidency but has emphasized avoiding a new war involving U.S. forces, leaving the scope of potential action under review.