US Considers 3-Day Intensive Strikes on Iran

The U.S. Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has prepared options for resuming attacks against Iran, including intensive strikes lasting approximately three days, according to a report by The New York Times. U.S. officials revealed that the national security team and the Pentagon had presented five proposals to President Donald Trump in recent months for major military operations against Iran or the Houthi group in Yemen, all of which he rejected. The newspaper noted that Trump has again issued directives to prepare military options for striking Iran. These options were discussed by senior national security officials, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, during a meeting last week at Camp David. The plans reportedly focus on a short, intensive military campaign lasting about three days, targeting Iran's arsenal of missiles and drones, a significant portion of which the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has rebuilt after war damage. Potential targets could include Iranian energy facilities and IRGC command centers, according to the report, which also cited Axios for information on U.S. military preparations. The report further stated that three U.S. aircraft carriers will soon be present in the Middle East as part of a significant reinforcement of military presence. Separately, President Trump announced on his Truth Social network that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the upcoming midterm elections on November 3rd. The U.S. midterm elections are scheduled one week after Israel's parliamentary elections for the 26th Knesset on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.