Various U.S. media outlets, including CBS News and The Wall Street Journal, reported that President Donald Trump has privately approved military plans to attack Iran, although he has not given the final order.
The approval was linked to the possibility of joining Israel’s air campaign, although Trump reportedly chose to wait before acting. At the same time it was reported that new Iranian strikes on Israel left at least 240 wounded.
Trump’s strategic wait: why doesn’t he act yet?
According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump told advisers Tuesday night that he is delaying a final order to see if Iran abandons its nuclear program.
A senior official explained that multiple options are being assessed as Trump watches “how the Israelis operate.”
On Thursday, Trump used his Truth Social network to disavow the Wall Street Journal, “The Wall Street Journal has no idea what my thoughts are on Iran!”
At a press conference in the Oval Office, he stated, “I have ideas about what to do, but I haven’t made a final decision because things change … I may do it. I may not.”
Balance between force and diplomacy: Israel VS Iran
On Monday, he abruptly left the G7 summit in Canada to return to Washington and convene his National Security Council to evaluate the option of joining the Israeli attacks.
The Trump administration seeks to keep military options ready, but keeps the door open to diplomatic negotiation.
A concrete decision could be made “in the next two weeks,” according to Rosenfact, and will depend on how Iran’s position evolves.
Regional context: Israeli attack on Iran
Israel launched days ago the so-called Operation Rising Lion, attacking more than 1,100 targets in Iran, including nuclear sites such as Natanz and Fordow.
Iran, for its part, responded with missiles and drones against Israel, generating tension in countries where Hispanic communities reside.
Las órdenes de evacuación en Teherán y en Tel Aviv están en su punto máximo provocando el caos y el pánico entre la población
What does it mean for the U.S. Hispanic community?
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Security and stability: a conflict in the Middle East can influence the global economy and oil prices, which directly impacts the US.
Attention to the executive branch: it is vital that the community understands how military decisions are made in the U.S., and what they entail.
Importance of diplomacy: Trump chooses to combine military pressure with diplomatic waiting, which could prevent further escalation.
The situation in the Middle East is escalating following the Israeli offensive and the Iranian response.
This is a key moment for the Hispanic community, which must closely monitor potential economic, diplomatic and security impacts.
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