US and Israel Plan Iran Attack; Tehran Warns of Retaliation
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The U.S. and Israel have reportedly prepared plans for a military strike against Iran following the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it had struck four oil tankers and that three other ships hit mines, warning of retaliation against U.S. bases. U.S. President Donald Trump denied current negotiations, while French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed mediation efforts are ongoing. Dozens of Israeli fighter jets were also reported to have flown near Iran's borders.
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- The U.S. and Israel have prepared detailed plans for a military operation against Iran after the November 3 U.S. midterm elections.
- Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps announced it struck four oil tankers and three ships hit mines, warning of retaliation against U.S. bases.
- U.S. President Donald Trump denied that the U.S. is currently negotiating with Iran.
- French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed ongoing mediation efforts between the U.S. and Iran.
- Dozens of Israeli fighter jets reportedly flew near Iran's borders via Syrian and Iraqi airspace.
- Iran is preparing for a potential comprehensive war amid escalating regional tensions.
Amid escalating regional tensions, the United States and Israel have reportedly prepared detailed plans for a short, intense military operation against Iran, according to U.S. officials and informed sources cited by The New York Times. These plans are said to be set to be executed after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Iran, meanwhile, is preparing for the possibility of a wider confrontation with the U.S. and Israel, while mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan continue to encourage a return to negotiations.
In a significant development, Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Thursday that four oil tankers involved in "illegal" transfers in the northern Gulf were hit simultaneously, causing fires. The IRGC also reported that three other vessels struck mines west of the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday. The IRGC warned the U.S. military that continued provocations could lead to a broader response targeting American bases in the region, threatening to expand the conflict if Washington persists in its current approach in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. is not currently negotiating with Iran, adding that "something will happen" soon. He also commented on the U.S. military's capability to withdraw but emphasized a desire to ensure the long-term effects of war. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, as reported by The Wall Street Journal, indicated that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
An Iranian security source told Press TV that Tehran is preparing for a comprehensive, multi-level war due to rising tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking from Doha, stated that Iran is expected to respond to mediation efforts within hours or days and confirmed ongoing communication with Washington and Tehran to de-escalate. He mentioned that the proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz remains on the table and was discussed during his visit, with mediators awaiting signs of willingness from both sides to resume talks.
Separately, Axios reported that dozens of Israeli fighter jets flew near Iran's borders, traversing Syrian and Iraqi airspace. These reports emerge amidst U.S. concerns about renewed confrontation and reservations within the Israeli security establishment regarding a current attack, fearing it could be perceived as interference in the upcoming Knesset elections on October 27.
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