Pentagon prepares for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs military options, Axios reports

Iranian women attend a military course for volunteers at the Janfada (Sacrifice for the Homeland) training camp set up in Imam Hussein square in Tehran. Pic/AFP

US President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on resuming major combat operations against Iran, but the Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible fresh strikes, Axios reported while citing US officials.

According to the report, the Pentagon instructed US Central Command (US CENTCOM) several days ago to conclude preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran. The directive did not set a specific date for launching strikes.

US and Israeli officials told Axios that renewed combat operations could take place before the US midterm elections, scheduled to be held on November 3, and possibly ahead of Israeli elections, which are expected a week earlier.

If major combat operations resume, they are expected to include extensive strikes on Iranian energy, infrastructure, and nuclear targets, Axios reported, citing sources.

A White House official said Trump has all options available at any time.

Nov 3
Day US mid-term elections are scheduled

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