US Finalizes Plans for Three-Day Air Campaign Against Iran

The Pentagon has submitted final operational plans to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for an intensive, three-day air campaign against Iran, according to a report by the Emirati news outlet Erem News. However, this report has not yet been independently confirmed by any official U.S. sources or other major media outlets. Western diplomatic sources cited in the report indicate that the military and logistical preparations by the United States and Israel for a broad strike are complete. Leaked information from a discussion among senior U.S. administration officials at Camp David, led by Vice President J.D. Vance, suggests the target list extends beyond facilities related to Iran's nuclear program. Potential targets include command and control centers of the Revolutionary Guards, missile depots and launchers, infrastructure for operating explosive drone launches, and facilities used for restoring Iran's military capabilities, some of which Tehran has reportedly managed to rebuild during a recent period of calm. The report also notes that strikes on energy facilities and national infrastructure are being considered to increase economic pressure on the regime and limit its ability to use control of the Strait of Hormuz as a strategic lever. Erem News suggests that any delay in launching the operation is due to political considerations rather than a lack of military readiness. These sources link the decision to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections on November 3 and Israeli elections. Concurrently, President Donald Trump has stated that the U.S. will not attack Iran before the midterms and has recently claimed "fruitful" talks are underway with Tehran. It remains unclear at this stage whether a decision to attack will be made, and if so, when.