Asked Friday about attacking Iran before the vote, Trump said, “We may. I mean, we’ll see. But they’re failing very badly.” A day earlier, he had ruled out attacks before the elections, citing “productive discussions” with Tehran while keeping the US blockade in force.
The Pentagon has drafted plans for three days of strikes on Iran’s missile and drone arsenal, energy facilities and Revolutionary Guard headquarters, the New York Times reported. Trump has not approved the strikes. Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir warned US officials that renewed fighting within three weeks could force postponement of Israel’s October 27 election because of anticipated Iranian missile retaliation, Axios reported.