US Military Prepares for Potential Strikes Against Iran

The U.S. Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has instructed the U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations for potential large-scale military operations against Iran, according to U.S. officials cited by Axios. These directives do not specify a timeline for any potential strikes, and President Donald Trump has not yet decided whether to resume major combat operations against Tehran. U.S. and Israeli sources suggest that any military action could occur before the U.S. midterm elections, and possibly before Israeli elections scheduled a week earlier. Potential targets for these operations might include Iranian energy facilities, infrastructure, and nuclear sites. A Pentagon official stated that the department's role is to prepare a range of military options for the President's consideration. A White House official affirmed that "all options are on the table" for Trump, citing America's "very strong position" due to factors like control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's deteriorating economic situation.