President Trump has rejected five separate proposals for major military operations against Iran or the Houthis in recent months. He stated on Thursday that he will not authorize strikes before the US midterm elections, citing productive diplomatic talks, though he recently addressed the possibility of renewed action in a post on Truth Social. While some of his advisers believe a short bombing campaign would pressure Iran's weakening economy, others doubt further strikes would change the position of the Iranian government.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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US Adds Iran's Nuclear Sites to Strike Plans for Attack Within Weeks
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The Pentagon has updated its planning for operations in the Middle East to include facilities involved in Iran's atomic program. The chief of the Israeli army reported that Washington officials indicated a large-scale attack could be launched within weeks, with revised target lists now including nuclear and energy sites. This expansion builds on a previously drafted three-day campaign of high-intensity strikes designed to disable Iranian drone and missile arsenals as well as Revolutionary Guard headquarters.
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