The US military commander for the Middle East has said that his forces have "very strong military options" to stop Iran, which is expanding its nuclear program and ballistic missile arsenal.
According to Arab News, tensions between Iran and the United States have been rising in recent weeks, while talks in Vienna to halt Tehran's nuclear program have stalled."I think Iran is seriously underestimating our power," General Frank Mackenzie told the Financial Times. "If they think they can afford to continue their attacks and inflict casualties in Iraq and Syria, they will still negotiate with us without any effect."
According to the British news agency Reuters, a person familiar with the matter said that US National Security Adviser Jack Sullivan was briefed by Pentagon leaders in October to ensure that Iran would not develop a nuclear weapon. Has been given.
Western nations have been frustrated by the slow pace of diplomacy and the lack of consensus on the issue.
Negotiations stalled for months after the election of Iran's new president, Ibrahim Raisi, and Iran refused to negotiate directly with the United States through negotiators.Iran has stepped up its nuclear activities in recent years, enriching uranium to the level required for a nuclear bomb.
Tehran insists that all sanctions be lifted before it can suspend its nuclear activities.
General Frank McKenzie said a diplomatic effort was the "first and foremost way" to deal with Iran's growing nuclear and military capabilities, including missile and drone development.
"Let me make it very clear, it is our design and intention that diplomacy is of paramount importance right now. That's the decent thing to do, and it should end there. "
