Trump Ally Claims US President Prepared for 30-Day War with Iran
Raheem Kassam, a close ally of former US President Donald Trump, has made a startling claim that the current administration is gearing up for a 30-day military campaign against Iran. In a post on the social media platform X, Kassam, described as a Washington insider, revealed insights from what he calls "three well placed sources."
Details of the Alleged Military Strategy
According to Kassam, the proposed campaign would be limited in scope, focusing exclusively on aerial operations. He emphasized that the strategy involves "all airstrikes and drones" and explicitly rules out the deployment of ground troops. "They are not putting a single troop on the ground, at all. It is not happening, there is no way it's going to happen," Kassam stated, underscoring the administration's intent to avoid a prolonged ground conflict.
Kassam downplayed the duration of the campaign, noting that "thirty days sounds like a lot but it's really not for a small campaign like this." This suggests a targeted, high-intensity operation aimed at achieving specific objectives without escalating into a larger war.
Trump's Comments on Military Options
This claim follows recent statements from Trump himself regarding military actions in the region. After strikes on Saturday, Trump told Axios that he has flexible options: "I can go long and take over the whole thing, or end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians." This rhetoric aligns with Kassam's assertion of a prepared, short-term campaign, highlighting Trump's confidence in controlling the conflict's timeline and outcome.
The backdrop to these developments includes ongoing tensions, as evidenced by video footage showing US strikes on Iran from an aircraft carrier. Tehran has reportedly retaliated against these and Israeli strikes, with Trump urging Iranians to "rise up," adding to the volatile geopolitical climate.
Kassam's post has sparked discussions among analysts and policymakers about the feasibility and implications of such a campaign. Critics question the effectiveness of a purely aerial war, while supporters argue it could minimize casualties and achieve strategic goals. The situation remains fluid, with international observers closely monitoring any escalations.
