Report: Trump Weighs Strikes in Iran Ahead of Midterm Elections

The US administration has directed the Pentagon to draft plans for potential strikes to influence energy prices, though no final decision has been made.

US President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to draw up plans for strikes in Iran ahead of the November midterm elections, Walla and JDN reported, citing The Atlantic magazine. According to the report, US Central Command is examining options for a limited military strike, driven by the White House's desire to showcase progress in the war and lower fuel and energy prices.

However, administration officials emphasized that no final decision has been made on whether to strike. While some officials assess that Iran is currently at a position of significant weakness, others warn that an attack could trigger a harsh Iranian response and endanger approximately 50,000 American troops stationed across the region.