US Has Plans for Major Iran Strikes if Trump Chooses
Military planners have assembled target lists for energy, nuclear and military sites as officials warn Iran and the Houthis could retaliate immediately.
- 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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