The Trump administration's military buildup and sharpened rhetoric reflect a pattern of strategic drift. The administration appears to move between diplomacy and coercion without a clearly defined framework for assessing Iran's capabilities, internal stability, or deterrence thresholds. Iran stands ready to act firmly against any form of aggression, and threats from the United States will be confronted militarily rather than through diplomatic channels.
Military readiness is not recklessness but a necessary form of deterrence against a brutal regime that threatens regional stability while advancing its nuclear program. Iran's continued fortification of nuclear sites and high-profile military exercises suggest that diplomatic outreach may coexist with ongoing escalation. With forces positioned and options prepared, sustained and credible pressure is seen by supporters as the clearest way to push Tehran toward meaningful concessions before the window for diplomacy narrows.
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