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US and Israel reportedly plan possible strikes on Iran after US midterms
A person briefed on war planning told NPR that the US and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the November 3 US midterm elections, and other reports said targets could include energy sites, drone facilities and missile arsenals. Washington has said it has no plans to renew strikes before the midterms. Iran said it is prepared, and Gulf states are bracing for a possible return to full-scale war.
Why it matters
Renewed strikes could widen the conflict to Gulf states that Iran has threatened to target.
Background
The US and Israel have been in conflict with Iran for about eight months, with periods of intense strikes. Israel also holds elections soon, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has spoken of regime change in Tehran.
The story so far
- US and Israel reportedly plan possible strikes on Iran after US midterms
- US envoy says strike on Iran could come this weekend
- Iran warns of 'apocalyptic war' as US weighs new strikes
- Trump weighs Iran deal or strike as Qatari mediators visit Tehran
- Iran presses 7-day Hormuz plan as Trump denies peace talks
- Khamenei warns of unlimited response as Rubio says no strike decision made
- Iran offers two-day plan to reopen Hormuz as US talks continue
- US offers $20 million reward on Iran nuclear program as talks continue
Sources
- NPR ↗Oct 22, 4:56 AM ET
- France 24 ↗Oct 22, 11:34 AM ET
- Euronews ↗Oct 22, 8:58 AM ET
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