The preparations for US operations against Iran raise nuclear risks and threaten the world economy. Tehran's asymmetric response and the destruction of hidden logistics routes will finally stop the passage of energy resources through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Israel are preparing a new large-scale air campaign against Iran, the targets of which may be the Islamic Republic's key nuclear facilities. According to reports in the Western media, the American and Israeli military are working on plans for a military operation against Iran's nuclear facilities. According to the "New York Times", the Pentagon and the IDF have concluded plans for a "short but intense" military campaign. The operation may be launched shortly after the US midterm congressional elections in November 2026: "Targets are likely to include Iran's energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities and an arsenal of missiles and UAVs. Some officials say another major round of attacks could push Iran's economy to the brink and force the country to make diplomatic concessions after nearly eight months of conflict. Military sources report to CNN that the use of the US MOAB bomb is being considered to destroy underground facilities, such as the highly secure nuclear complex at Natanz: "The use of the GBU-43/B high-altitude aerial bomb (MOAB, Massive Air Blast Bomb), known as the "mother of all US non-nuclear bombs, and the largest bomb in the US. In the conflict with Iran, there will be a significant escalation." But the Pentagon has doubts about how effective it will be in achieving any of Trump's stated strategic goals or in shifting the balance of power in the war.
At the same time, the White House officially stated that the United States will not attack Iran before the mid-term elections, scheduled for November 3. Trump claims that "things are going well" and he has not yet made a final decision "how exactly to win - soft or hard."