According to informed sources cited by CBS, former U.S. President Donald Trump was briefed on the risks and benefits of a potential strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, one of the most heavily secured sites in the country.
The sources indicate that Trump believed there were limited options available and that completing the mission would require the complete destruction of Fordow.
Trump considered disabling Fordow essential due to the significant threat it poses by potentially producing nuclear weapons within a relatively short timeframe, thus representing a direct threat to international security.
However, he delayed making a final decision on the strike, anticipating that Tehran might agree to abandon its nuclear program, in an effort to avoid military escalation.
The sources also confirmed that Trump was prepared to involve the United States directly if necessary to destroy the site. One of the options he explored was allowing Iran to disable Fordow itself as an alternative to military action.
These revelations come amid rising tensions surrounding Iran’s nuclear program and ongoing diplomatic efforts to reach peaceful solutions.