U.S. positioned for potential Iran strike this weekend as Trump weighs options, sources say

President Donald Trump could be positioned for a full-scale military move against Iran in the coming days, according to an exclusive report by Jennifer Jacobs, senior White House reporter for CBS News, published Wednesday night.

The report, released via social media and backed by unnamed U.S. national security officials, comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and ongoing negotiations between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme.

According to Jacobs’ account, top U.S. security advisers have informed President Trump that the American military could be ready for potential strikes against Iran “as soon as this weekend,” though a final decision has not yet been made.

The officials reportedly cautioned that any timeline for action may extend beyond this Saturday or Sunday, and that planning continues amid diplomatic efforts.

The Pentagon is also repositioning some personnel out of the Middle East — mainly to Europe or back to the United States — in anticipation of either military action or potential counterattacks from Iran if conflict were to erupt. Officials described this repositioning as part of standard military planning rather than a definitive signal of imminent hostilities.

The report arrives against the backdrop of indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Geneva. President Trump has publicly stated that negotiations are ongoing, but urged that Iran must make concessions or face unspecified consequences if a deal is not reached within a limited timeframe.

Recent coverage indicates that U.S. forces have been bolstered in the region as part of pressure tactics on Tehran.

This includes the deployment of significant naval and air assets — including aircraft carriers and fighter jets — aimed at demonstrating U.S. military readiness while negotiations proceed.

Analysts have cautioned that any military operation against Iran would likely be extensive, potentially resembling a more sustained campaign rather than a limited strike. Earlier reporting by other outlets outlined that such operations could involve coordinated efforts with allies and backers in the region.

Leaders across the Middle East, including Arab states, have urged restraint, warning that escalation could destabilize the region and disrupt global energy markets.

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Tehran, for its part, has issued warnings that U.S. military bases and assets would be legitimate targets in the event of an American attack, underscoring the serious risks of escalation.

Despite the buildup and heightened rhetoric, Jacobs’ report made clear that President Trump has not yet authorised military action. Senior officials emphasised that deliberations are ongoing and that the White House continues to weigh diplomatic and military options carefully.

The coming days are likely to be critical, as both diplomatic negotiations and military posturing shape the trajectory of U.S.–Iran relations — with global implications for security and stability in the region.