US media: US military has been ordered to prepare for resuming strikes on Iran.

BlockBeats news, October 8 — U.S. officials said the Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago to prepare for the resumption of large-scale combat operations against Iran. The directive did not set a specific strike time, and Trump has not yet made a final decision. However, sources on the U.S. and Israeli sides said the attack could occur before the U.S. midterm elections (November 3), and possibly even before Israel's election, which is held one week earlier than the midterms.

Sources pointed out that if large-scale combat operations resume, heavy bombing of Iran's energy, infrastructure, and nuclear facilities is expected. A Pentagon official revealed that the Department of Defense's role is to formulate and submit military options to the president. A White House official said Trump can take any action at any time. The report said that if large-scale combat operations resume, they would likely be carried out jointly by the United States and Israel, with Israeli forces participating. Two Israeli officials said Iran has been driven into desperation and paranoia, which could lead it to launch a preemptive attack.