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US Finalizes Iran Attack Plans, Centcom Receives Them
The Pentagon has finalized and transferred operational plans for a potential three-day air campaign against Iran to U.S. Central Command, according to a report by the Emirati news outlet Erem News. The proposed offensive would target sites beyond Iran's nuclear program, including command and control centers of the Revolutionary Guards, military production facilities, ballistic missile depots, launch sites, and explosive drone infrastructure. Striking energy facilities and national infrastructure is also under consideration to increase economic pressure on the Iranian regime and limit its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz.
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- 01The Pentagon has finalized and transferred operational plans for a three-day air campaign against Iran to U.S. Central Command.
- 02U.S. and Israeli military forces have completed primary operational and logistical preparations for a potential broad strike.
- 03The proposed offensive targets Revolutionary Guard command centers, missile depots, drone infrastructure, and military production facilities.
- 04U.S. officials are considering strikes on Iranian energy facilities to increase economic pressure and limit control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- 05The target list was discussed by senior American officials at Camp David in a meeting led by Vice President J.D. Vance.
- 06Political considerations, including the November 2026 U.S. midterm elections and upcoming Israeli elections, are delaying the operation.
- 07President Donald Trump stated that the United States will not attack Iran before the midterm elections.
Western diplomatic sources indicate that primary military and logistical preparations by the United States and Israel for a broad strike are complete. The target list was reportedly discussed by senior American officials during a meeting at Camp David led by Vice President J.D. Vance. The plans aim to weaken Tehran's capabilities, particularly as Iran has reportedly managed to restore some of its military capabilities during a recent period of calm.
Despite the completion of military preparations, the execution of the plans is currently delayed due to political considerations. The timing of any potential strike is highly sensitive, particularly with the upcoming U.S. midterm elections in November 2026 and upcoming Israeli elections. President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will not launch an attack against Iran before the midterm elections.
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