US Wanted Israel to Strike Iran Independently, Citing Election Risks

According to the reports, the U.S. calculated that a pre-election strike could politically harm President Donald Trump, who recently stated on social media that the U.S. would not attack Iran before the midterms. Conversely, the U.S. believed an Israeli operation could benefit Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israeli elections. However, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir cautioned American officials that such an operation would likely force a postponement of the Israeli elections, leading Washington to abandon the demand and put the initiative on hold.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon has reportedly developed plans under presidential orders for an intensive three-day offensive targeting Iran's missile and drone systems, energy facilities, and other military sites, as the U.S. military prepares for potential extensive conflict. This comes amid reports from Bloomberg that Iran has preserved its missile and drone factories despite months of U.S. and Israeli strikes, contradicting previous claims by Trump that Iran's military was completely destroyed. Western sources and intelligence assessments indicate that Iran remains well-equipped with ballistic missiles and anti-ship weapons, and is reportedly receiving missile supplies from Russia.