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What Will Happen if Trump Attacks Iran: 7 Scenarios for How the US Can Strike Tehran

Published February 20, 2026, 12:15
What Will Happen if Trump Attacks Iran: 7 Scenarios for How the US Can Strike Tehran

The United States appears ready to launch a military strike against Iran, strengthening its military presence in the Middle East. Donald Trump has given Iran a 10-15 day deadline for an agreement, while the possible scenarios in the event of an attack are numerous and full of uncertainty. According to the BBC, the possible scenarios include surgical strikes and political transition, survival of the Iranian regime with a moderate turn, collapse of the regime and military rule, retaliation by Iran against the US, Israel and Arab states, as well as mining in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has warned that it will respond immediately to any attack, while the situation in the region is tense. The possibility of an escalation of the conflict is real, with serious consequences for the global economy and security. The strengthening of the US military presence is reminiscent of the period before the invasion of Iraq in 2003, which intensifies concerns about a new military intervention in the Middle East.