Tensions are escalating between Iran and the US as both nations increase their military preparedness for potential conflict. Diplomatic exchanges on social media have turned confrontational between Washington and Tehran.

The entire Middle East and beyond is anxiously speculating whether US President Donald Trump will authorize military strikes and what the targets might be in the event of an attack. However, any military action must have clear objectives and detailed post-operation plans, which currently seem lacking.

There are concerns that the internal turmoil and violence within Iran could potentially lead to terrorism reaching the streets of the UK, a close ally of the US. Iran has called on the UN Security Council to halt US military actions and an emergency meeting is scheduled in New York, despite ongoing threats from the US.

President Trump’s shifting rhetoric has oscillated between threats of military action to protect protesters and addressing Iran’s nuclear program ambitions. Recent intelligence assessments suggest that previous US attacks delayed Iran’s nuclear progress but did not eliminate the threat entirely.

Both Iran and the US have deployed military assets in the region, including spy planes and naval vessels, raising tensions further. The possibility of regime change in Tehran is being discussed, although the challenges of such a transition are significant, given the global reach of groups like the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Hezbollah.

The potential consequences of a conflict with Iran are immense, with implications for long-term global stability and the spread of terrorism. The situation remains volatile, with the Middle East on edge as diplomatic efforts face uncertainties and the risk of miscalculations looms large.