U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, source tells NPR
The U.S. and Israel are reportedly coordinating military plans for a potential strike on Iran following the U.S. midterm elections in November. Iranian officials have responded by stating they are prepared for both diplomatic negotiations and potential military conflict.
Why it matters
This report highlights a significant escalation in geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with potential global implications for oil markets and regional stability.
TEL AVIV, Israel and ISTANBUL — The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on the U.S. and Israel's war planning told NPR on Thursday. Iran said it is prepared.
The person, who spoke to NPR on condition of anonymity to discuss the preparations, said Israel had initially planned to strike Iran in mid-October, about two weeks before Israeli elections on Oct. 27, but President Trump objected.
According to the person briefed, the U.S. is now amassing forces in the region to be ready to attack by early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, but that these preparations could also be part of a campaign to pressure Iran to reach a diplomatic deal.
U.S. midterm elections take place on Nov. 3.
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