{
  "id": 16575225,
  "title": "US ready to strike Iran 'within 96 hours' of Trump's order, Israel pushes for joint attack - report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/us-ready-to-strike-iran-within-96-hours-of-trumps-order-israel-pushes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T08:30:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Jerusalem Post",
    "slug": "jerusalem-post",
    "url": "https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-912872"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US military preparations are in place for a potential strike against Iran within 96 hours of a directive from President Donald Trump, according to two sources speaking to CNN. Although the final decision has not been made, the officials emphasize that the attack, if it occurs, would be extensive, surpassing recent US strikes that could easily be undone. The report suggests Israel has been considering a possible strike on Iran and has been advocating for the US to join in, but US officials, including Trump, have urged Israel to delay any action until after the midterm elections. The plans are reportedly ready and awaiting Trump's approval, which could come post-elections. Intelligence sources indicate Iran and the Houthis are taking the prospect of renewed US attacks seriously, though officials believe a preemptive strike by either Iran or the Houthis against US or Israeli assets is unlikely at this point. In preparation for such an eventuality, the US is anticipated to reduce personnel stationed at embassies throughout the Middle East. While the White House has not responded to the allegations, a Pentagon official confirmed that its role is to formulate and execute military strategies following presidential orders.",
  "summary": "While Trump has not made a final decision on whether to commit to major military action after the US midterms, officials said any attack that would be conducted would \"be a big effort.\"",
  "key_points": [
    "US military prepared for Iran strike within 96 hours of Trump's order",
    "Israel pushes for joint US-Israeli attack on Iran, urges delay until after elections",
    "US plans to reduce embassy personnel in Middle East in preparation for potential strike"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The readiness for a massive military operation signals a shift toward more decisive regional intervention that could force a direct confrontation between Western allies and Iranian-aligned forces.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Katz: Israel never planned pre-election strike on Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/katz-israel-never-planned-pre-election-strike-on-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-26T07:54:50.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/us-has-plans-for-major-iran-strikes-if-trump-chooses",
        "published": "2026-10-26T08:51:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}