Rarely in modern times has the United States prepared to conduct a major act of war with so little explanation or public debate.

US President Donald Trump delivered his latest ultimatum to Iran on Thursday during a meeting of the Board of Peace, the Middle East coalition Trump formed to stabilise a region he could soon plunge into a new, weeks-long war.

The U.S. has launched a major military buildup in the Middle East is it threatens Iran with potential military strikes.

President Donald Trump on Thursday was considering a range of options for military strikes against Iran, including a possible limited strike aimed at enhancing the United States'

President Donald Trump faces one of the weightiest decisions of his second term as he orders the largest military buildup in the Middle East in 22 years.

As Trump pressures Iran, he's spoken of an "armada" heading for the Mideast, but there's another massive movement of American fire power in the air.

According to multiple U.S. officials, Trump’s red lines include banning or severely reducing Iran’s enrichment of uranium, the fuel needed for possible weapons, as well as limiting Iran’s missile program. The White House also wants to stop Iran’s support for terrorist proxy groups.

U.S. forces surge into the Middle East amid Iran tensions, drawing comparisons to 2003 Iraq buildup. Military experts say intent differs fundamentally.