President Trump is deploying an unprecedented amount of US military might to bases in the Middle East, near Iran and Yemen, in an effort to end Iran's nuclear bomb program. Iran is nervous but defiant, with the Supreme Leader rejecting direct negotiations and threatening a 'harsh blow' if the US attacks. Iran is rapidly approaching full nuclear military status, with enriched uranium levels close to the necessary level for a nuclear weapon. The US has deployed fighter squadrons, stealth bombers, and air defense batteries to the region, and is considering further actions to pressure Iran, including cyberattacks and targeting of infrastructure.