Chilling sign of Trump’s ‘imminent’ Iran attack as more than 60 US warplanes swarm key army base

Satellite imagery on Friday revealed more than 60 attack aircraft at the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, signaling that President Donald Trump may be preparing military action against Iran.

Flight tracking data reviewed by the New York Times showed dozens of jets parked at the base, roughly triple its usual capacity. In addition, at least 68 cargo planes have arrived since Sunday. Imagery also captured drones, helicopters, F-35 stealth jets, and newly installed air defense systems.

Anonymous Jordanian officials told the Times that they hope diplomatic negotiations will prevent conflict, noting that US aircraft are deployed under an existing defense agreement between the two countries.

President Trump indicated on Friday that military action could be used to pressure Iranian officials regarding the country’s nuclear program. “You’re going to be finding out over the next, maybe, 10 days,” he said, later setting a maximum timeline of 15 days.

Satellite imagery viewed by the New York Times revealed an increase in aircraft and cargo planes at a base in Jordan known as Muwaffaq Salti, pictured above

White House sources have told the New York Times and CNN that the US could strike Iran as early as this weekend.

Indirect talks between Iranian and US officials in Geneva reportedly lasted about three and a half hours on Tuesday, according to CNN. Iran’s lead negotiator said both sides agreed on a “set of guiding principles,” while a US official noted that many details remain unresolved.

Satellite images from January revealed a number of aircraft at the Jordanian air base

A European diplomat briefed on the discussions told the Washington Post that Iran is unwilling to compromise on its right to enrich uranium, the most common fuel for nuclear power. The diplomat added that while Trump’s military buildup reassured some officials, concerns remain about an “extended conflict,” which could draw in additional countries “either deliberately or by miscalculation.”

A US official also confirmed that President Trump’s top national security advisors met Wednesday in the Situation Room to review options. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that Iran is expected to provide updates on negotiations “in the next couple of weeks” and emphasized that diplomacy is the president’s “first option,” though she did not rule out military action.