President Donald Trump is reportedly contemplating limited military strikes against Iran to leverage a favorable nuclear agreement, as stated by the Wall Street Journal. At a recent meeting of the 'Peace Committee' in Washington, he indicated that he would decide on military action within the next 10 to 15 days, stressing the potential for a deal with Iran but warning of dire consequences if a meaningful agreement is not reached. He elaborated on this timeline during discussions with reporters aboard Air Force One, highlighting the urgency of the situation in light of ongoing indirect nuclear negotiations in Geneva.

The talks in Geneva have not yielded the necessary advancements, with the U.S. demanding a complete halt to nuclear enrichment and restrictions on Iran's ballistic missile program, all of which Iran has resisted. An anonymous European diplomat remarked to the Washington Post that Iran remains inflexible on key points, including its rights to uranium enrichment, indicating potential deadlock in negotiations. Following the Geneva talks, Iran asserted its intent to submit a written proposal within two weeks, coinciding with Trump's timeline for decision-making on military action.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the White House is intensely reviewing initial limited strike options aimed at compelling Iran without triggering full-scale war. This method, involving precise strikes on a select number of military and government facilities, echoes the so-called 'bloody nose' strategy considered by the Trump administration to pressure North Korea into nuclear concessions. If Iran continues its nuclear activities post-strike, military operations may escalate to large-scale bombing campaigns. Multiple sources have suggested that the ultimate goal of this approach could involve regime change in Iran, aligning with Trump's recent comments advocating for a new leadership in the country as a desirable outcome.