The specter of open conflict is becoming increasingly likely. Under Donald Trump's leadership, the US military has deployed a massive air and naval strike force in the Middle East. According to several media outlets (CNN, CBS), the Pentagon is ready to launch a bombing campaign as early as this weekend, should the presidential order be given.

An unprecedented military deployment

The accumulation of military equipment in the region is creating unprecedented pressure. Susan Ziadeh, an analyst at CSIS, points out that this concentration of firepower is generating a dynamic that is becoming difficult to curb without taking action.

1. Naval force: Two aircraft carriers in the area

The US Navy is currently patrolling the area with an impressive armada:

1. USS Abraham Lincoln: Already positioned with its escort ships (destroyers and frigates).
2. USS Gerald Ford: The world's largest aircraft carrier is en route to the Gulf, accompanied by three destroyers.
3. Personnel: Dozens of ships and tens of thousands of soldiers stationed at regional bases.

2. Air superiority

Middle Eastern airspace is under close surveillance. Data from Flightradar24 and specialized observers confirm the mobilization of:

1. Advanced fighters: F-22 Raptor (stealth), F-15 and F-16.
2. Logistical support: KC-135 tanker aircraft and E3 Sentry radar surveillance systems.

"Last chance" diplomacy and regime threats

This show of force comes as negotiations on Iran's nuclear program have stalled. Despite recent talks in Muscat and Geneva, the gap between the two nations remains immense.

The context of the tension:

1. Nuclear failure: Washington demands a strict agreement after the US withdrawal from the initial treaty in 2018.
2. Human rights: The bloody repression of the January protests in Iran has hardened the White House's position.
3. Ultimatum: Donald Trump has mentioned "traumatic" consequences and no longer rules out regime change in Tehran.

White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt was crystal clear: although the diplomatic route remains theoretically open, Iran is "invited" to give in quickly, specifying that there are now "many reasons" justifying a preemptive strike.