U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Washington would prefer to resolve the conflict peacefully, but acknowledged that it is "very difficult to do."
Donald Trump, for his part, expressed on February 13 the possibility of a change of power in Iran, calling it "seems like the best option." However, he did not specify who could take over as the country's leader.
It is reported that in recent months, the U.S. has increased its military presence in the Middle East region. In particular, the aircraft carriers USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Gerald R. Ford have been deployed to the area. Additionally, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, the possibility of deploying another aircraft carrier – USS George H. W. Bush – is being considered.
