US could be ready to strike Iran by Saturday - The Telegraph


The United States could be ready to launch air strikes on Iran by the weekend as aircraft and warships move into position, the Telegraph reported on Thursday, citing defense officials.
The report said officials briefed President Donald Trump that a buildup of fighter jets, refueling aircraft and naval forces would reach the necessary level for strikes within days.
It said a second carrier strike group led by the USS Gerald R. Ford was expected to reach the eastern Mediterranean soon, joining forces already in the region, including the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea.
The newspaper said Trump has not yet decided whether to order a strike, and that options presented to him include attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities and other targets.