US officials recently revealed that although diplomatic mediation is still ongoing behind the US-Iran conflict, the US military has completed preparations for a potential military attack. The “Abraham Lincoln” nuclear-powered aircraft carrier strike group currently being deployed in the Arabian Sea has been comprehensively upgraded to its alert level. The carrier-based aircraft fleet is on standby to carry out precise attacks on Iranian targets in accordance with orders at any time. According to several US officials, Washington is currently adopting a phased deterrent strategy of “fighting while talking” during the operation against Iraq, using the method of “intermittent suspension after a military strike” to prevent the conflict from completely getting out of control while creating bargaining chips for diplomatic negotiations. The Pentagon stressed that the US military has targeted a range of potential targets to be used as strategic leverage. Although the US side intends to let diplomatic channels play a leading role at this stage, as long as diplomatic efforts fail, the US military is ready to switch to substantial military action at any time.

US officials recently revealed that although diplomatic mediation is still ongoing behind the US-Iran conflict, the US military has completed preparations for a potential military attack. The “Abraham Lincoln” nuclear-powered aircraft carrier strike group currently being deployed in the Arabian Sea has been comprehensively upgraded to its alert level. The carrier-based aircraft fleet is on standby to carry out precise attacks on Iranian targets in accordance with orders at any time. According to several US officials, Washington is currently adopting a phased deterrent strategy of “fighting while talking” during the operation against Iraq, using the method of “intermittent suspension after a military strike” to prevent the conflict from completely getting out of control while creating bargaining chips for diplomatic negotiations. The Pentagon stressed that the US military has targeted a range of potential targets to be used as strategic leverage. Although the US side intends to let diplomatic channels play a leading role at this stage, as long as diplomatic efforts fail, the US military is ready to switch to substantial military action at any time.