'The United States May Launch a Nuclear Strike on Iran'

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News Desk: Unable to bring Iran under control and facing a prolonged military stalemate, U.S. President Donald Trump may ultimately choose the option of a nuclear strike, according to former U.S. counterterrorism adviser Joe Kent.

In a recent interview, Kent expressed this serious concern, saying that if the Trump administration fails to find a way out of the Iran crisis, such an extreme decision cannot be ruled out.

Earlier, in April, President Trump warned that if Iran did not comply with Washington's demands, "Iran's entire civilization would be wiped out." He later also threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and key bridges. However, according to Joe Kent, despite using the full extent of its military capabilities, the United States has failed to overthrow the Iranian government or force it into submission.

Kent said there are only two options if the U.S. wants to completely defeat Iran: either launch a full-scale ground invasion or carry out a nuclear attack. He argued that sending American troops into Iran—a country with a very large population—is not a realistic solution. As a result, Washington could instead consider a limited nuclear strike against Iran's underground nuclear facilities located inside mountainous areas.

The report also says that the United States recently temporarily suspended its airstrikes on Iran after reports emerged that the Pentagon was running low on precision-guided munitions. Although Trump denied any ammunition shortage, he is said to have adjusted his military strategy.

To increase pressure on Iran, the report adds that Trump recently imposed sweeping economic sanctions under a campaign described as "Economic D-Day." As part of the sanctions, new restrictions have been imposed on companies and individuals in several countries, including China, with the aim of further isolating Iran from the global market.

Note: This translation reflects the claims made in the original news report. Some statements—such as the prediction that the U.S. may use nuclear weapons—are presented as Joe Kent's opinion and have not been independently verified as U.S. government policy.