US puts military in ready mode for possible new strikes on Iran: Report
US President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on resuming major combat operations against Iran, but the Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible fresh strikes, Axios reported while citing US officials.
US military readiness heightened for potential strikes on Iran, according to a recent report. President Donald Trump remains undecided on resuming significant combat operations against Iran, but the Pentagon has been directed to prepare for such actions. US Central Command (US CENTCOM) has been instructed to finalize preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran, though no specific date has been set.
The potential strikes could target Iranian energy, infrastructure, and nuclear facilities and may occur before the US midterm elections on November 3 or even before Israeli elections, which are expected earlier. The US and Israeli officials suggest that renewed combat operations could commence swiftly, with the goal of dismantling Iran's nuclear program.
The US holds a strong position with control over the Strait of Hormuz and a collapsing Iranian economy. However, negotiations between the US and Iran have not yielded progress, and Qatari mediators await an Iranian response to a US counterproposal demanding nuclear concessions. If combat operations resume, they are expected to involve a coordinated effort between the US and Israel, with the Israeli military participating.
The Iranian regime is reportedly desperate and paranoid, potentially leading Tehran to strike first. A renewed war could impact Israeli elections, with Iran likely retaliating by firing hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel. President Trump claimed that the US has taken away Iran's nuclear power and that the war will end quickly, with oil prices plummeting.
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