US Has Plans for Major Iran Strikes if Trump Chooses
U.S. forces are positioned for a broader campaign that could hit energy, military and nuclear sites, officials said.
- American forces are prepared for major operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump, CNN reported on Monday, though he has not yet authorized a strike.
- The Pentagon and Central Command developed the campaign amid heightened tensions, reflecting concerns that previous strikes failed to achieve lasting results against Iranian military capabilities.
- Proposed targets include energy and nuclear facilities, with a senior Pentagon official stating, "The Department is a planning organization, and its job is to develop and execute military options ordered by the President."
- Intelligence reports indicate Iran and Houthi forces could retaliate against American personnel in the Middle East, while disruption around the Strait of Hormuz has fueled international energy cost concerns.
- President Trump is reportedly considering major strikes after the midterm elections, while Netanyahu's office disputed reports that he requested a joint US-Israeli attack, calling them "fake news.
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