US Military Prepared for Large-Scale Iran Operation Within 96 Hours of Trump Order
Translated & summarized from Cursorinfo by baba
The U.S. military is prepared for a large-scale operation against Iran within 96 hours of an order from President Donald Trump, according to U.S. officials. Despite pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump has not yet authorized the attack, partly due to concerns raised by Israeli military leadership about election impacts. U.S. intelligence warns of Iranian retaliation, prompting discreet diplomatic evacuations. The situation is impacting oil markets, and the Israeli Prime Minister's office has denied the report.
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- U.S. military is ready for a large-scale Iran operation within 96 hours of a Trump order.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu urged Trump for joint strikes before U.S. midterm elections.
- Israeli military chief warned of negative impacts on elections from increased security measures.
- U.S. intelligence warns of advanced Iranian preparations for potential strikes on American personnel.
- Washington has begun discreet evacuation of diplomats from the region.
- The Israeli Prime Minister's office denied the CNN report as 'fake news'.
The United States has completed preparations for a potential large-scale military operation against Iran, which could commence within 96 hours of an order from President Donald Trump, according to U.S. officials speaking to CNN. The final decision to launch an attack has not yet been made, despite significant pressure from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu had reportedly urged Trump to coordinate joint strikes against Iran before the U.S. midterm elections. However, Trump has not yet authorized the operation. One factor contributing to the delay was a warning from Eyal Zamir, Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, to U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Kane. Zamir indicated that increased security measures could negatively impact Israel's election campaign, potentially leading to a postponement.
Despite this, Netanyahu continues to advocate for strong action against Tehran, stating that the security forces' objective is to overthrow the Iranian regime. Israel has reportedly agreed to postpone the operation partly to secure U.S. air defense support. Military plans are ready, pending Trump's decision, with the issue expected to be revisited after the midterms.
U.S. military planners have prepared an expanded list of targets, including energy infrastructure, military bases, and nuclear facilities, which could be significantly larger than previous limited strikes. A senior U.S. official emphasized the scale of the task, noting that the primary question is now the timing of the operation rather than its feasibility. The U.S. administration has not finalized its post-election strategy, and Trump could change his position at the last minute.
Amid rising tensions, U.S. intelligence has warned of potential Iranian retaliation. A secret memo dated October 23 from Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton to Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated that Iran is in advanced stages of preparing possible strikes against American personnel. In response, Washington has begun discreetly evacuating diplomats from the region, with the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh reportedly undergoing this process. Some non-critical military events have also been canceled.
Commander of CENTCOM Admiral Brad Cooper visited the Strait of Hormuz, where U.S. forces maintain a blockade of Iranian ports, affirming close cooperation with Gulf partners. The ongoing tensions are impacting the oil market, with high prices causing concern in Washington and potentially accelerating a decision on further actions. The Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem dismissed CNN's report as "fake news."
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