US President-elect Donald Trump could authorise preventative airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear facilities. The pre-emptive strikes would be aimed to prevent Tehran from building a nuclear weapon, Wall Street Journal reportsAccording to the report, Trump’s transition team is mapping out a “maximum pressure 2.0” strategy to deter Iran. The incoming US administration is also mulling powerful economic sanctions to cripple Iran’s nuclear program. This move would mark a significant change from previously established US policy on diplomacy and sanctions when dealing with Tehran.The WSJ states that Trump is reconsidering his stance in the wake of dramatic changes in the Middle East. These changes include significant weakening of Hezbollah by Israel and the toppling of Assad regime in Syria. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION1:34 WHAT IS TRUMP’S “MAXIMUM PRESSURE 2.0” PLAN?3:00 “ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN. IT’S A VERY VOLATILE SITUATION”4:00 IDF SAYS ITS ABILITY TO ATTACK IRAN HAS ‘GREATLY IMPROVED’
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