U.S. Preparing for Possible Airstrikes on Iran This Weekend, Trump Says “May Do It”

U.S. Preparing for Possible Airstrikes on Iran: President Trump said Wednesday that he had not yet decided whether the U.S. military will join Israel's ongoing attacks on Iran, and he didn't believe it was too late to reach a deal with the Islamic Republic on its nuclear program, though he warned it was "very late to be talking."

"I may do it, I may not do it. Nobody knows what I'm going to do," Mr. Trump told reporters when he was asked about the U.S. taking part in the strikes on Iran's nuclear and military facilities.

The president told reporters later Wednesday in the Oval Office that, while some don't want the U.S. to become involved, "it's possible that you're going to have to fight for them not to have nuclear."

"But there's no way that you can allow, whether you have to fight or not, you can allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon, because the entire world will blow up," he said. "Not going to let that happen."

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The two US officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the move of aircraft and ships was a part of plans to protect US forces, but declined to say how many had been moved and where to.

One of the officials said aircraft that were not in hardened shelters had been moved from Al-Udeid base, and naval vessels had been moved from a port in Bahrain, where the military’s 5th fleet is located.

“It is not an uncommon practice,” the official added. “Force protection is the priority.”

India faces significant risks if the U.S. proceeds with a military strike on Iran, with energy security topping the list. Over 80% of India’s crude oil imports come from West Asia, and any disruption in the region could trigger a spike in global oil prices. Analysts warn Brent crude could soar to $120 per barrel, with every $10 increase potentially adding $12–13 billion to India’s annual import bill.

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That would widen the current account deficit by 0.3% of GDP, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, and ripple across the economy by raising costs in transport, manufacturing, and consumer goods.

Beyond energy, a conflict could cripple India’s strategic trade routes, especially the Chabahar Port in Iran, key to its Central Asia outreach. A shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz or interruptions along the International North-South Transport Corridor would hinder access to Eurasian markets and boost Chinese and Pakistani influence in the region. The crisis could also roil Indian financial markets, trigger capital flight, and increase currency volatility.

U.S. military assets are reportedly being positioned in the region, but whether the White House pulls the trigger is still uncertain.

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