⚓ TRUMP ORDERS USS GERALD R. FORD DEPLOYMENT AS U.S. SURGES F-15s, PLACES B-2s ON ALERT AND PREPARES CONTINGENCY STRIKE OPTIONS AGAINST IRAN WHILE NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE

♟️ U.S.–Israel Coordination and Carrier Deployment: President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu agreed to continue applying pressure on Iran while negotiations proceed. Trump made the final decision to deploy the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford to the Middle East following the meeting.

Reporter: "Why are you sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East?"

President Trump: "We will need it if we don't make a deal".

President Trump: "I think the negotiations with Iran will be successful. If they are not, it is going to be a very bad day for Iran".

President Trump: "A regime change in Iran could be the best thing that could happen".

Reporter: "Who would you want to take over Iran?" President Trump: "I don't want to talk about this. There are people".

🇺🇸 Statements From U.S. Officials: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump would meet Iran’s leader if requested.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "If the Ayatollah said tomorrow that he wanted to meet with Trump, Trump would meet him".

Secretary of State Marco Rubio: "We will keep forces in the region because Iran has shown a willingness and ability to attack the American presence there".

Two U.S. officials told Reuters: "The US military is preparing for the possibility of conducting continuous operations against Iran for weeks, if necessary". A U.S. official told Reuters the U.S. military may also attack Iranian state and security targets, not only nuclear facilities. "The U.S. expects an Iranian response in such a case, which could lead to a prolonged exchange of strikes and mutual attacks," the official added.

U.S. officials told the New York Times that more than 12 additional F-15 fighter jets have been sent to the Middle East. They said B-2 bombers and other long-range strike aircraft capable of hitting Iran remain on alert.

U.S. officials told the New York Times that Trump has not yet made a decision regarding launching a strike against Iran.

They said his options include targeting Iran’s nuclear program, its ballistic missile capabilities, and deploying commando forces to target specific Iranian military sites.

🗣️ Regional Concerns and External Reactions: Israeli officials fear Saudi Arabia may persuade the U.S. to abandon military action against Iran and commit to negotiations, including concessions Israel considers dangerous.

Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's last Shah: "It is a matter of time. We are hoping that this attack will expedite the process and the people can be finally back in the streets and take it all the way to the ultimate regime's downfall. People are hoping that at some point the decision will be made that there is no use, there is no point, we are not going to get anywhere with negotiations. Therefore, that is time for the US to intervene and do what President Trump promised he will do, to have the people's back. Intervention is a way to save lives".

🗺️ Iran Airspace Notices: Several NOTAMs have been issued for northwestern, eastern, and southeastern Iran. Some channels claim missile tests are planned in the east and southeast, though this has no

t been officially confirmed.