As the confrontation between the United States and Iran reaches its peak ahead of the weekend, timed with the expected arrival of the aircraft carrier USS Lincoln in the Middle East, US President Donald Trump now finds himself at a pivotal moment, one that may prove decisive in a conflict that has been unfolding for decades.
The president’s directive has been clear: keep all options on the table. And that is precisely the process now underway. In recent days, a wave of fighter jets, refueling aircraft, destroyers, and other naval assets has been deployed to the Middle East, specifically to the area of responsibility of US Central Command.
Currently leading CENTCOM is Admiral Brad…