US military ready to launch major attack on Iran within 96 hours of Trump's order: CNN US forces are ready to launch a major military attack against Iran within 96 hours of receiving the order from President Donald Trump, two US officials told CNN on Sunday, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Although Trump has yet to make a final decision, officials said the assault would be a large-scale campaign that expands beyond previous strikes on easily replaceable Iranian military assets, such as missile launchers and radar systems. A source briefed on the plans said Israel had been preparing its strikes against Iran and had lobbied Washington to participate, but Trump and other US officials had ordered Israel to hold back, likely until after the US midterm elections. "The plans are ready, awaiting Trump's approval, could be after the midterms," ​​the source said. According to two additional sources cited by CNN, US intelligence estimates indicate that the Houthi movement in Iran and Yemen takes seriously the threat of renewed attacks and is ready to respond immediately against US personnel and facilities throughout the region if Washington or Israel launch attacks. The threat of retaliation is reportedly leading to plans to withdraw additional US embassy personnel from the region, although intelligence sources believe that neither Iran nor the Houthis are likely to launch a preemptive strike at this point. The White House declined to comment, while a senior Pentagon official said the department develops and executes military options at the direction of the president.

US military ready to launch major attack on Iran within 96 hours of Trump's order: CNN US forces are ready to launch a major military attack against Iran within 96 hours of receiving the order from President Donald Trump, two US officials told CNN on Sunday, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Although Trump has yet to make a final decision, officials said the assault would be a large-scale campaign that expands beyond previous strikes on easily replaceable Iranian military assets, such as missile launchers and radar systems. A source briefed on the plans said Israel had been preparing its strikes against Iran and had lobbied Washington to participate, but Trump and other US officials had ordered Israel to hold back, likely until after the US midterm elections. "The plans are ready, awaiting Trump's approval, could be after the midterms," ​​the source said. According to two additional sources cited by CNN, US intelligence estimates indicate that the Houthi movement in Iran and Yemen takes seriously the threat of renewed attacks and is ready to respond immediately against US personnel and facilities throughout the region if Washington or Israel launch attacks. The threat of retaliation is reportedly leading to plans to withdraw additional US embassy personnel from the region, although intelligence sources believe that neither Iran nor the Houthis are likely to launch a preemptive strike at this point. The White House declined to comment, while a senior Pentagon official said the department develops and executes military options at the direction of the president.