The commander of US forces in the Middle East reported to Trump about the possibility of striking Iran US President Donald Trump received a report from the commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, about possible military action against Iran. The meeting took place on Thursday, October 29, at the White House with the participation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Cain, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing US and other officials familiar with the discussions. According to the publication, the meeting was an unusual case of a personal report by the head of the US military command in the Middle East to the president when Washington is considering the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations against Iran. Other cabinet members also participated in the discussion, and part of the meeting was devoted to other issues. The consultations come amid reports that the United States is preparing for a possible new military campaign after midterm congressional elections scheduled for Nov. 3. According to the WSJ, Washington has warned several Arab Gulf states to prepare for a short but intense operation against Iran. The US military is increasing its presence in the region, resupplying ammunition, moving more air defense assets and moving troops away from bases that could be vulnerable in the event of an escalation. US allies have also been warned against Iranian retaliatory attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, according to the Associated Press. At the same time, the timing of a possible operation and the readiness of the armed forces to carry it out remain unclear. At the same time, Washington is trying to renew diplomatic contacts with Tehran. According to reports in the American media, US Vice President J. Di Vance sent a letter to the Minister of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Razai, to find out if it was possible to return to negotiations.

The commander of US forces in the Middle East reported to Trump about the possibility of striking Iran US President Donald Trump received a report from the commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, about possible military action against Iran. The meeting took place on Thursday, October 29, at the White House with the participation of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Cain, the Wall Street Journal reports, citing US and other officials familiar with the discussions. According to the publication, the meeting was an unusual case of a personal report by the head of the US military command in the Middle East to the president when Washington is considering the possibility of resuming large-scale military operations against Iran. Other cabinet members also participated in the discussion, and part of the meeting was devoted to other issues. The consultations come amid reports that the United States is preparing for a possible new military campaign after midterm congressional elections scheduled for Nov. 3. According to the WSJ, Washington has warned several Arab Gulf states to prepare for a short but intense operation against Iran. The US military is increasing its presence in the region, resupplying ammunition, moving more air defense assets and moving troops away from bases that could be vulnerable in the event of an escalation. US allies have also been warned against Iranian retaliatory attacks on energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, according to the Associated Press. At the same time, the timing of a possible operation and the readiness of the armed forces to carry it out remain unclear. At the same time, Washington is trying to renew diplomatic contacts with Tehran. According to reports in the American media, US Vice President J. Di Vance sent a letter to the Minister of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Razai, to find out if it was possible to return to negotiations.