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US Preparing for Potential New Attacks on Iran, Reports Indicate

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US media reports indicate the Pentagon is preparing for potential large-scale military operations against Iran ahead of upcoming elections.

Two American media outlets, Axios and The Atlantic, reported that the Pentagon is preparing for new attacks on Iran.
The Pentagon ordered the US Central Command to prepare for a significant operation against Iran.
The White House instructed the Pentagon to explore ways to strike Iranian targets ahead of the US midterm elections.
The Pentagon's order did not specify an exact date, and President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision.
Sources indicated the strikes could occur before the US midterm elections in early November and the Israeli elections one week prior.
The planned operations would target Iran's energy supply, infrastructure, and nuclear facilities.