US Military May Use New Moon Darkness for Iran Strikes
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
U.S. military officials are considering the new moon on November 9 as a potential opportunity for strikes against Iran, leveraging the resulting darkness for operational advantage. President Trump met with his national security team to discuss resuming military operations. CENTCOM is reportedly preparing for a possible large-scale action, though no orders have been given. This comes after the Republican midterm election losses and amid internal debate over the Iran conflict.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- U.S. military officials see the November 9 new moon as a potential window for Iran strikes due to darkness.
- President Trump met with his national security team to discuss resuming military operations.
- CENTCOM is reportedly finalizing preparations for a possible large-scale operation against Iran.
- No new attack order has been transmitted by Washington, according to reports.
- The potential strikes follow Republican losses in the U.S. midterm elections.
U.S. military officials are reportedly focusing on the new moon of November 9 as a potential window for renewed strikes against Iran, according to Fox News. The darkness associated with this lunar phase could offer operational advantages for military actions in the Middle East. This possibility arises as President Donald Trump convened his national security team this week at the White House to discuss the potential resumption of military operations. The new moon, occurring on November 9 at 7:02 GMT, will result in significantly reduced natural light, which can aid forces with night vision capabilities while potentially hindering visual observation. However, the report notes that modern radar and infrared detection systems can mitigate this advantage. U.S. officials cited by Fox News indicate that the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) is finalizing preparations for a possible large-scale operation against Iran, though no attack order has been issued. This consideration comes amid a politically sensitive period for the White House following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections, with the war against Iran and its economic consequences being a divisive issue within the administration.
