The U.S. military is positioning itself to potentially join Israel’s assault on Iran, as President Trump weighs direct action against Tehran to deal a permanent blow to its nuclear program. Trump on Tuesday urged residents of Tehran to flee and suggested he was weighing action against Iran,

When Israeli jets launched a sweeping preemptive strike on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, the United States initially insisted its ally had acted alone. But in the days since, U.S. military movements and official rhetoric suggest a rapid and significant shift that aligns America more directly with Israel's goals in the region.