The US is ready to launch a large-scale operation against Iran within 96 hours after Trump's order, -. CNN currently has enough forces deployed in the area to carry out potential strikes, the sources said. At the same time, the scope of the new operation, according to the TV channel, will likely go beyond attacks on radars, launchers and other Iranian facilities that can be quickly restored. "It will be a massive operation," one official told CNN. American officials believe that the question is not whether Trump will order the start of the operation, but when exactly it will happen. In their opinion, a decision could be made before the end of the year, but they call the most likely date for the period after the midterm elections in the United States. The sources also said that the US military is already developing an extensive list of potential targets, including Iran's energy infrastructure, military facilities and nuclear facilities. At the same time, Trump has not yet made a final decision regarding further actions, although according to sources he is inclined to carry out a large-scale operation. In the event of further attacks by the US and Israel, the Houthis of Iran and Yemen may respond with attacks on American soldiers and facilities in the region and possibly beyond, according to the latest American intelligence assessments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also pushing for more strikes in Iran, but American officials have asked him to delay until the Trump administration is ready for joint action. "Netanyahu really wanted and tried to convince Trump to carry out a joint attack on Iran before the elections, but Trump did not give the green light," said the Israeli source. Israel appears to have shelved plans for immediate strikes but continues to prepare for a possible joint operation with the United States, sources told CNN. One of the reasons for agreeing to the delay was Israel's need for American support in missile defense. "The plans are ready and waiting for Trump's approval.

The US is ready to launch a large-scale operation against Iran within 96 hours after Trump's order, -. CNN currently has enough forces deployed in the area to carry out potential strikes, the sources said. At the same time, the scope of the new operation, according to the TV channel, will likely go beyond attacks on radars, launchers and other Iranian facilities that can be quickly restored. "It will be a massive operation," one official told CNN. American officials believe that the question is not whether Trump will order the start of the operation, but when exactly it will happen. In their opinion, a decision could be made before the end of the year, but they call the most likely date for the period after the midterm elections in the United States. The sources also said that the US military is already developing an extensive list of potential targets, including Iran's energy infrastructure, military facilities and nuclear facilities. At the same time, Trump has not yet made a final decision regarding further actions, although according to sources he is inclined to carry out a large-scale operation. In the event of further attacks by the US and Israel, the Houthis of Iran and Yemen may respond with attacks on American soldiers and facilities in the region and possibly beyond, according to the latest American intelligence assessments. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is also pushing for more strikes in Iran, but American officials have asked him to delay until the Trump administration is ready for joint action. "Netanyahu really wanted and tried to convince Trump to carry out a joint attack on Iran before the elections, but Trump did not give the green light," said the Israeli source. Israel appears to have shelved plans for immediate strikes but continues to prepare for a possible joint operation with the United States, sources told CNN. One of the reasons for agreeing to the delay was Israel's need for American support in missile defense. "The plans are ready and waiting for Trump's approval.