The United States has prepared new options for large-scale strikes against Iran, media write.

WASHINGTON, October 8 - RIA Novosti. US President Donald Trump and his national security team have discussed options for possibly resuming large-scale military operations against Iran in the coming weeks, including before the midterm congressional elections on November 3, NBC reported, citing sources.

According to the channel, last week at a meeting at Camp David, administration officials discussed US strategy towards Iran and the Yemeni Houthis. After the meeting, the US military prepared new operational options for Trump, but no final decisions have been made yet.

“The situation can develop in one of two ways: easy or difficult. President Trump has all the cards in his hands, and he will do everything that is in the interests of the United States,” a White House spokesman told the TV channel.

The TV channel notes that the timing of a possible resumption of large-scale hostilities remains uncertain. At the same time, Trump has to take into account the reduction in stockpiles of some key US weapons, which causes him dissatisfaction, NBC added.

On Wednesday, the Atlantic, citing two American sources, reported that the White House had instructed the Pentagon to prepare options for strikes on Iran before the midterm elections in the United States.