Will Trump attack Iran’s nuclear facilities again?

President Donald Trump's rhetoric has been fluctuating since his defeat in the midterm elections in Canada and the United States. He has threatened to completely destroy Iran while hinting at a negotiated solution to the crisis. As a result, Trump is now under great political pressure to stop or intensify the war against Iran.

The United States has recently launched another military strike on the strategically important Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. The US administration claims that this action was taken to destroy Iran's missile system to protect its air and naval fleet. On the other hand, Tehran said that it successfully shot down a US drone in the sky of Qeshm Island.

Fearing that Trump could take drastic action at any moment, Iran has begun distributing radioactive iodine tablets to civilians living around its nuclear facilities. Such preventive measures have been taken especially in the areas around the underground nuclear facilities at Bushehr and Pickaxe Mountain. In addition, the US government has announced a $20 million reward for information on Iran's nuclear program.

Trump is facing public discontent at home after his party's defeat in the election. But he is also reluctant to accept all of Iran's conditions—such as lifting sanctions and returning assets. According to military experts, Iran's strategic position and fear of retaliation have left Trump indecisive, as even if he begins a limited military operation, it is not certain how the situation will ultimately turn out.

Despite the threat of war, indirect talks and diplomatic contacts between the two countries have been maintained through Qatar's mediation. Iran has sent a new peace proposal to the Trump administration, which is currently being reviewed. However, just as the US military is ready to launch a major operation at the first sign of an order, Iran has warned that if it is attacked again, it will retaliate with a massive strike across the region.