White House asked Pentagon to develop Iran strike options, report says
The Atlantic reports the Pentagon was asked to prepare options for a possible new strike on Iran before the midterm elections, though no final decision has been made.
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The White House has asked the Pentagon to develop options for a possible new strike on Iran, according to a report from The Atlantic cited by Anadolu Agency.
The report says no final decision on carrying out a strike has been made, and the request is described as part of contingency planning rather than a confirmed operation.
The timing has drawn attention given the approaching midterm elections, though the report does not specify any planned date for a potential strike.
Neither the White House nor the Pentagon has issued a public statement confirming the details of the report.
Sources
- Trump may order new strike on Iran before midterms: Reports — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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