Vice President Vance reviewed the operational details with senior officials at Camp David last Friday. This preparation marks a reversal of earlier expectations that President Trump would wait until after the October 27 Israeli elections and the subsequent US midterms before acting. While the military is positioned for imminent operations, some reports indicate that no strikes will be authorized prior to the midterm elections.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Prepares 3 Day Iran Strikes in Shift from Election Timeline
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The Pentagon is organizing a series of high intensity attacks against IRGC command posts and energy sites to disable Iranian military capabilities. To support the operation, the US has deployed three aircraft carriers and more than 20,000 sailors and Marines to regional waters with hundreds of aircraft on standby. These forces are ready to execute a large-scale campaign lasting three days, as reported by the New York Times.
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