The American presidency announced that President Donald Trump's primary approach to dealing with the Iranian issue is based on the diplomatic path as a top priority. White House spokeswoman, Caroline Leavitt, clarified that the administration prefers peaceful solutions but will not hesitate to resort to strict military options.
Leavitt stressed in press statements that President Trump is fully prepared to give orders to use the lethal force of the US military if necessary. She affirmed that the President is the sole and final decision-maker in determining the nature of the response to Iranian moves that may threaten American interests.
In a related context, Secretary of State Marco Rubio is preparing to hold a high-level meeting with senior congressional leaders to brief them on the latest developments regarding the Iranian issue. This diplomatic move comes at a time when Washington's corridors are witnessing intense discussions about the optimal strategy for dealing with Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Informed sources indicated a divergence of views between the White House and the US Central Command regarding field operational mechanisms. The sources stated that President Trump is frustrated by the military leadership's lack of full alignment with his vision, which tends towards delivering painful and direct military strikes.
For her part, the White House spokeswoman refuted all reports based on anonymous sources about the President's military plans. Leavitt described these leaks as completely false, warning against relying on unofficial information aimed at distorting the current administration's political vision.
On the ground, the largest American aircraft carrier, 'Gerald R. Ford,' arrived at the naval base in Souda Bay on the Greek island of Crete. This step comes as part of a large-scale military buildup plan led by the United States in the Middle East to enhance its deterrent presence.
Technical reports indicate that the aircraft carrier is now less than 900 kilometers from the central operational area. The carrier is expected to reach the Central Command's operational headquarters within a few days, which will raise the level of military readiness in the region surrounding Iran.
Leavitt cited reports by international observers confirming the success of the military operation carried out by the United States against Iranian nuclear facilities last June. The American administration considered these results to strengthen its position in pressuring Tehran to return to the negotiating table on Washington's terms.
President Trump had set a deadline of ten to fifteen days in mid-February for concluding a new agreement with Tehran. The President is expected to address these threats and the Iranian nuclear program in detail during the State of the Union address scheduled for this evening.
President Trump's first option is always diplomacy, but he is prepared to use the lethal force of the United States military if necessary.
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White House: Diplomacy is Trump's First Option with Iran, Lethal Force Ready