Wednesday, October 28 2026 - U.S. forces stationed in the Middle East are prepared to launch a potentially large-scale military operation against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from US President Donald Trump.
No final decision to launch the operation has been made, but
U.S. Central Command and the Pentagon have developed an extensive list of
potential targets, including Iranian military installations, energy
infrastructure, and nuclear facilities according to new reporting from CNN.
The operation could be significantly broader than previous
strikes against easily replaceable assets like radar systems and missile
launchers. “It will be a big effort,” one U.S. official told CNN.
Officials familiar with the planning noted that President
Trump has appeared to be weighing his options closely, with some sources
suggesting any major undertaking could potentially come after the U.S. midterm
elections.
However, insiders cautioned that the president has
previously appeared ready to authorize military action before shifting
direction.
The White House declined to comment on the operational
specifics, while a senior Pentagon official maintained that the Defense
Department's ongoing responsibility is to prepare and execute military options
ordered by the commander-in-chief.
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