The U.S. military and Israel have developed specific plans to resume strikes against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, according to U.S. officials and others briefed on the discussions. —. The New York Times, October 21, 2026 - ᅠ The planning is driven by political pressure, not military necessity. According to the article itself, Trump has repeatedly vetoed plans to return to major combat operations, but the war machine continues to prepare for the next round. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.

The U.S. military and Israel have developed specific plans to resume strikes against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, according to U.S. officials and others briefed on the discussions. —. The New York Times, October 21, 2026 - ᅠ The planning is driven by political pressure, not military necessity. According to the article itself, Trump has repeatedly vetoed plans to return to major combat operations, but the war machine continues to prepare for the next round. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.