President Donald Trump signals continued military pressure on Iran as the administration weighs a broader strategy to weaken the Islamic Republic.

President Donald Trump stated that the United States will continue to degrade Iran's military power until the Islamic Republic is ready for meaningful negotiations. The administration announced that while Iran appears desperate to meet, Washington will maintain its current pace of strikes until Tehran offers a substantive dialogue. The conflict has intensified over the past two weeks, with the U.S. targeting Iranian military command centers and maritime capabilities to secure the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump noted that the U.S. has already significantly damaged Iran's capabilities, stating that the country would take decades to rebuild if the U.S. stopped its current campaign. While the immediate military objective remains protecting global shipping, the administration is also debating a long-term strategy to support the downfall of the Iranian government. This potential shift includes encouraging an internal uprising and supporting armed opposition groups, such as Kurdish factions, to weaken the regime from within.

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