According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump is open to the idea as it aligns with his goal of preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) previously reported that Iran possessed over 400 kilograms of uranium enriched to 60 percent purity. Plans for a ground offensive reportedly include operations on the strategic island of Charg, vital for Iranian oil exports, despite warnings from Iranian officials against such actions, labeling them as a potential escalation.