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US-Iran Conflict: Four Scenarios for a Potential Strike by Trump

Published February 23, 2026, 09:18
US-Iran Conflict: Four Scenarios for a Potential Strike by Trump

Tensions between the US and Iran are escalating, with a potential US military strike now very close. There are four most likely scenarios for when such an attack could begin, depending on the progress of negotiations and the decisions of Donald Trump. The first scenario predicts an attack by Thursday, the second in the beginning of next week, the third immediately after Ramadan (March 19th), while there is also the possibility that Trump will extend the diplomatic window. The situation remains uncertain and the next week is expected to be critical in avoiding war.