US and Israel Finalize Iran Attack Plans, Targeting Nuclear and Missile Sites

The United States military and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have completed detailed operational plans for extensive strikes within Iran, according to a report by The New York Times. The planned operations are expected to commence after the upcoming US midterm elections. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Israel and the US were on the verge of launching a broad attack on Iran earlier this month. Both militaries had finalized comprehensive preparations and placed their air forces on high alert. However, President Donald Trump made a last-minute decision to postpone the operation.

The updated plans, developed between Washington and Jerusalem, aim to strike critical infrastructure of the Iranian regime. Key targets identified include nuclear facilities, national energy infrastructure, and strategic depots for missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Experts believe such a large-scale offensive could cripple Iran's already fragile economy, potentially forcing the regime to agree to significant diplomatic concessions.

Iranian officials are closely monitoring these reports and have indicated a new response equation. They stated that if Israel and the US proceed with their threats, Iran's retaliation would differ from past responses. Instead of targeting commercial ships or local energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, Iran would aim for global strategic targets, including data centers and undersea cables vital to global communication and the internet.

The US military is set to complete a massive deployment of forces in the Middle East by early November, which will include three aircraft carriers, thousands of Marines, advanced fighter jets, and special forces prepared for various scenarios. Another tactical consideration for the operation's delay is Iran's upcoming transition to winter time, which will extend nighttime hours and provide a safer, wider window for complex night operations by air and special forces.