politics
January 31, 2026
Trump considering raids, special forces ops inside Iran
Among the riskiest scenarios under consideration is the covert deployment of US special forces to destroy or disable Iranian nuclear sites that were not hit during the US strikes in June 2025
TL;DR
- President Trump is considering a range of military scenarios against Iran proposed by the Pentagon.
- Options include raids and special forces operations on Iranian nuclear and missile facilities.
- A particularly risky scenario involves covert deployment of US special forces to disable Iranian nuclear sites.
- Another option targets facilities linked to Iran's leadership to create internal chaos.
- Israel is urging Washington to target Iran's missile program sites.
- Trump has not yet selected any military options and prefers a diplomatic approach.
- Some sources believe Trump's threats are meant to push Iran toward negotiations.
- Trump previously stated a "massive armada" was heading toward Iran and hoped for a "fair and equitable" deal.
- The US conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in June 2025, dubbed 'Midnight Hammer'.
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