According to a report, Jake Sullivan and Biden discussed the possibility of striking Iran's nuclear program.

A month ago, during a top meeting with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, President Biden was presented with a range of strike options if Iran decided to pursue the development of a nuclear weapon, according to Axios.

The White House did not respond to Planet Chronicle Digital's questions about strike options, but a report suggests that Biden has not approved any plans to target Iran's nuclear program.

Biden has pledged to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon during his presidency, but it is uncertain what actions Iran must take for the Biden administration to retaliate with direct strikes, as Tehran has already amassed near-weapons-grade uranium and is enhancing its nuclear capabilities.

During the meeting, the president was given a set of scenarios and response options, but it is unclear if he has made any final decisions based on the information presented.

According to a different source, there are no ongoing discussions about using military force against Iran's nuclear program.

Biden frequently cautioned Israel against attacking Tehran's nuclear program as tensions escalated between the two countries last year due to the conflict with Hamas and Hezbollah, both of whom were supported by Iran.

Some aides close to the president have reportedly argued that the U.S. has the "imperative" and the "opportunity" to strike Tehran's nuclear ambitions due to its efforts to accelerate its program and its weakened position resulting from the significantly degraded standing of Iran's proxy forces.

According to sources, Sullivan did not give the president any advice on what to do but only presented him with different options.

The report stated that the National Security Adviser and other presidential aides believed that Iran's weakened air defenses, missile capabilities, and proxy forces could increase the chances of a successful strike and decrease the likelihood of Iranian retaliation.

Biden reportedly focused on the urgency of the issue of whether Iran had taken specific steps to justify a potentially conflict-inducing military strike just weeks before a new administration takes office, though it remains unclear what those steps would include.

Sullivan stated in New York, one week before Christmas Day, that we should examine the public statements of Iranian officials, which have changed in recent months due to strategic blows, to determine if we need to alter our doctrine.

He argued that the blows Iran has seen this year could push it to develop a nuclear weapon rather than deter it.

As we move forward, we must remain extremely vigilant about the dangerous choices that can be generated for our adversary, according to Sullivan.