Reuters report outlines potential U.S. military scenarios against Iran — from targeted strikes to regime change
Reuters, citing two U.S. officials, has claimed that American military planning for possible action against Iran has entered an advanced stage. According to the report, a range of options is under review — from limited, targeted strikes against specific officials to broader scenarios, including efforts aimed at altering the governing structure in Tehran.
According to these unnamed sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter, the plans would only be implemented if authorized by the U.S. president. The options are reportedly being developed as part of a broader strategy to increase pressure on Iran, amid a deadlock in potential negotiations.
Reuters further reported that the U.S. military is preparing a plan for a multi-week operation that could target security objectives and sensitive infrastructure, including sites associated with Iran’s nuclear program. However, no precise details have been disclosed regarding how these scenarios would be executed or which specific targets might be involved.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump has publicly raised the possibility of regime change in Iran, describing it as a “positive development,” though he has not provided details about alternative options or the mechanism for achieving such an outcome.
The release of such a report at this juncture can be viewed as part of a broader media and psychological pressure campaign against Iran. Highlighting options such as “targeting officials” or “regime change” may be less an indication of a definitive decision and more an attempt to increase political and psychological pressure on Tehran. The report can thus be interpreted as part of the current tense climate and escalating media confrontation between the two countries — a climate shaped largely by efforts to influence public opinion and strengthen bargaining leverage in political calculations.
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