
AI-generated summary
The United States and Israel have long shown concern about Iran's nuclear program and its influence in the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic sea passage through which a significant portion of world oil exports pass.
According to Axios, based on sources familiar with the matter, the US Department of Defense (Pentagon) ordered the US Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete its preparations for the continuation of attacks against Iran.
HISTORY TALKED ABOUT BACKGROUNDS
While no time was given for possible attacks on CENTCOM in the instruction, it was claimed that Trump was still evaluating the timing.
On the other hand, US and Israeli sources stated that the attacks could occur before the midterm elections to be held on November 3 in the USA and the elections to be held in Israel on October 27.
Sources pointed out that if the attacks against Iran continue, major attacks could be carried out against Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear targets.
'TRUMP HOLDS ALL THE TRUMS'
A Pentagon official said, "The duty of our Ministry is to develop military options and present them to the President (Trump)."
A White House official told Axios, "The United States is in a strong position regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's economy is collapsing. Iran has suffered a big blow and things will either go the easy way or the hard way. Trump holds all the trump cards and will do what is best for the USA."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Military attacks against Iran may begin before the November 3 midterm elections in the USA
Possible · Within days
If attacks continue, Iran's energy infrastructure and nuclear targets could be targeted
Possible · Within weeks

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