Pentagon Prepares for Major Combat Operations in Iran
President Donald Trump is weighing the resumption of major combat operations against Iranian energy, infrastructure, and nuclear facilities as diplomatic negotiations remain stalled.
The Pentagon has ordered U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations for the possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran. Donald Trump has not yet set a date or made a final decision on the strikes, which officials indicate would target Iranian nuclear facilities, infrastructure, and energy sites.
Recent high-level activity includes a national security meeting at Camp David and phone calls between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. While Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the Camp David meeting as a session for long-term planning, Israeli sources claim the discussions focused on the resumption of combat. Any renewed conflict would likely involve tandem operations between the United States and Israel.
U.S. officials are currently weighing the timing of potential strikes against the upcoming U.S. midterm and Israeli elections. Some officials suggest a higher probability of military action after the midterms if diplomatic efforts fail. Negotiations mediated by Qatar remain stalled while the U.S. awaits an Iranian response to a counterproposal demanding nuclear concessions.
