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According to informed sources cited by Axios, the U.S. Department of Defense (the Pentagon) has instructed Central Command (CENTCOM) to finalize plans for continuing military operations against strategic targets in Iran.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that no specific date has been set for the operations, but U.S. President Donald Trump is continuing to assess when to launch military action.
Sources in Washington and Tel Aviv have not ruled out possible strikes before the U.S. midterm congressional elections scheduled for November 3 and Israel’s snap elections planned for October 27. The next wave of attacks could target Iran’s energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, the report said.
A Pentagon official, speaking to Anadolu about the matter, noted that the Department of Defense’s primary role is to develop different military scenarios and present them to the head of state.
A White House representative told Axios that the United States holds a strong position in the Strait of Hormuz and that Iran’s economy is in sharp decline. “Iran has suffered heavy blows. Political and military developments will proceed either through negotiations or by more forceful military means. President Trump holds all the strategic advantages and will make the most decisive decision in line with U.S. national interests,” the representative said.
