US President Donald Trump and his administration are seriously discussing military options ahead of the third round of nuclear negotiations scheduled to take place in Geneva under the mediation of Oman.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing the New York Times, that official Washington is leaning toward a "targeted strike" option to destroy Tehran's nuclear weapons production potential should diplomatic efforts fail to yield results.
According to the report, the following targets are being considered for a potential military intervention:
- Headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC);
- Nuclear facilities;
- Ballistic missile infrastructure.
The report further notes that if these strikes do not compel the Iranian leadership to retreat, US President Donald Trump has shared the possibility of a "larger-scale military operation" aimed at toppling the current government with his advisors. However, there are certain doubts within the administration regarding whether this objective can be achieved solely through airstrikes.
Alternatively, proposals to prevent military escalation are also being discussed. One such proposal involves allowing Iran to enrich uranium at a very limited level strictly for medical research and treatment purposes. It remains uncertain whether the parties will agree to this compromise.
The next round of talks between the United States and Iran, mediated by Oman, is scheduled for February 26 in Geneva, Switzerland. Previous meetings have primarily focused on the percentage of uranium enrichment and the fate of highly enriched uranium stockpiles. These negotiations are part of a broader international effort to manage regional security and prevent nuclear proliferation in the Middle East, a region where Azerbaijan maintains a policy of promoting stability and diplomatic resolution to conflicts.
