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US and Israel prepare possible new strikes on Iran after November elections
The US and Israel are preparing plans for possible new strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections in November.
The reported plans could involve a short, intense operation against Iranian nuclear facilities, missiles, drones and energy infrastructure.
The two militaries have stepped up exercises, including flights over Iraq to practise attack manoeuvres, and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week.
One possible target is Pickaxe Mountain, an underground site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme.
President Donald Trump has not approved an operation and has repeatedly expressed reluctance to return to major combat, while saying he wants to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The US and Israel began a war against Iran on February 28, and Iran retaliated with missile and drone attacks and closed the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies.
Diplomacy has stalled over disputes including navigation in the strait, so whether Trump will approve strikes remains uncertain.
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the US midterm elections on November 3.
Their militaries have stepped up exercises, including flights over Iraq to practise strike manoeuvres.
Potential targets include Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenals.
US President Donald Trump has not decided whether to approve strikes and has previously cancelled plans for major combat.
Diplomatic talks continue, but Iran has so far refused to make concessions on its nuclear programme.
- Who
- The US and Israeli militaries have developed plans for renewed strikes on Iran.
- What
- They are preparing for a possible short, intensive operation against Iranian targets. President Donald Trump has not decided whether to authorize it.
- When
- The plans are for after the US midterm elections on November 3. A small chance of strikes this month was also reported.
- Where
- Potential targets are in Iran; the militaries have practised manoeuvres over Iraq.
- Why
- US and Israeli officials say strikes could pressure Iran to make diplomatic concessions, including on its nuclear programme.
US and Israel
Iran
Possible strikes
US and Israel
US and Israeli officials say another round of attacks could pressure Iran to make diplomatic concessions.
Iran
Iranian officials say the fighting would be neither quick nor limited and have promised retaliation.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel to discuss possible new strikes.
Reports said the US and Israel had developed plans for renewed strikes and stepped up military exercises.
The US midterm elections are scheduled; the plans reportedly envisage strikes after the election.
- US midterm elections
- November 3
- Possible targets
- Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, missiles and drones
- Military exercises
- Flights over Iraq to practise strike manoeuvres
- US president
- Donald Trump has not decided whether to approve strikes
- Iranian retaliation
- Officials say targets could expand to data centres and underwater internet cables
4 sources
US and Israel said to draft plans for resumed strikes on Iran after midterm elections
AS-Israel Siapkan Serangan Baru ke Iran, Bidik Nuklir hingga Rudal
US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after American elections: Sources
U.S. and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Elections
What people are saying
Target potential mencakup fasilitas nuklir, persenjataan rudal dan pesawat nirawak (drone), serta infrastruktur energi Iran