President Donald Trump appears to be on the verge of launching a major military operation against Iran that could fundamentally reshape the Middle East, according to intelligence sources familiar with White House discussions.
The potential strikes come after recent widespread protests in Iranian cities failed to achieve the regime change that many had hoped would finally free the Iranian people from decades of brutal theocratic rule. Now, with diplomatic options seemingly exhausted, the Trump administration may be preparing to finish what the brave Iranian protesters started.
The Clean Break Strategy Comes Full Circle
This potential action aligns with a decades-old strategic vision outlined in the 1996 policy paper "Clean Break: A New Strategy for Securing the Realm," which identified Iran as a primary threat requiring regime change. That document also targeted Libya, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Somalia, and Sudan - countries that have indeed seen major military interventions or upheavals in the years since.
Unlike his predecessor's weakness in the face of Iranian aggression, Trump has consistently taken a hardline approach against the terror-sponsoring regime. His administration's maximum pressure campaign and the elimination of top Iranian terror mastermind Qasem Soleimani in his first term demonstrated America's resolve.
"The Iranian people deserve freedom from this oppressive regime that has terrorized them and the region for far too long,"
said one administration source speaking on condition of anonymity.
A Strategic Moment
The timing appears calculated. Iran's regime is weakened by internal dissent, economic sanctions, and the loss of key proxy assets across the region. Meanwhile, Trump's strong relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Saudi leadership has created unprecedented regional alignment against Iranian threats.
Critics will undoubtedly cry about "another endless war," but they miss the point entirely. This isn't about nation-building - it's about eliminating a terror state that has American blood on its hands and threatens our allies daily.
The question isn't whether Iran's regime deserves to fall - it's whether America will finally have the backbone to help the Iranian people achieve the freedom they've been fighting for. Under Trump's leadership, that answer may finally be yes.