Shea Levin · Oct 7, 2026
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The White House has asked the Pentagon to prepare options for renewed U.S. strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, though no final decision has been made, The Atlantic reports.
CENTCOM is preparing options ranging from limited strikes to broader attacks, while the Pentagon has separately developed more extensive plans for after the midterms, including strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure.



