Israel, US Reportedly Planning Joint Strike on Iran Post-US Midterms

Israel and the United States are reportedly preparing for the possibility of renewed strikes against Iran, potentially following the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. According to a "New York Times" report, the militaries of both nations have developed detailed plans for a brief, intensive operation that could last approximately three days. The potential strikes would target Iran's nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile and drone arrays.

Joint military exercises between Israel and the U.S. have reportedly intensified, including flights over Iraq to practice attack scenarios. U.S. However, U.S. President Donald Trump has not yet approved a new operation, while diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran continue.

Iranian officials have threatened that any further attack would be met with a more extensive response, possibly including damage to data centers and underwater communication cables. The escalating tensions with Iran are reaching a critical and volatile point shortly before Israeli elections, scheduled for Tuesday, and the U.S. midterms on November 3.

Against this backdrop, Prime Minister Netanyahu, Defense Minister Katz, and Chief of Staff Zamir have issued a series of sharp warnings to Tehran over the past week, unequivocally stating that any move against Israel will be met with a decisive response. These messages were accompanied by an unusual show of force, with Israeli Air Force fighter jets reportedly conducting unusual sorties over Syria and Iraq, near the Iranian border, earlier this week.