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Resume large-scale strikes against Iran? Trump says decision will be made soon, officials reveal possible timing of attack
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Resume large-scale strikes against Iran? Trump says decision will be made soon, officials reveal possible timing of attack

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  • President Trump discussed resuming military operations against Iran with his national security team and said he would soon decide whether to resume large-scale strikes or end the conflict through diplomacy.
  • Senior officials pointed out that there will be almost no moonlight on the new moon night in the Middle East on November 9, which is conducive to military operations.
  • Central Command is making final preparations for possible operations but has not yet received the latest instructions from Washington.

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Why It Matters

The military conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has lasted for about eight months. After the U.S. midterm elections, Trump met with his national security team to discuss whether to restart military operations against Iran.

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With the U.S. midterm elections over, U.S. President Trump recently met with the national security team to discuss whether to restart military operations against Iran. Foreign media sources pointed out that Trump said a decision would be made "very soon" on whether to resume large-scale strikes. Some officials even mentioned that the Middle East will usher in a new moon on the 9th, and there will be almost no moonlight, which is very conducive to military operations.

According to comprehensive foreign media reports, the military conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has lasted for about eight months. Trump, who suffered a heavy setback in the U.S. midterm elections, recently met with his national security team to discuss whether to restart military operations against Iran.

According to senior officials, the White House held relevant meetings on the 4th and 5th to discuss the next phase of response to the Iran conflict. Trump said he would soon decide whether to resume large-scale military strikes or pursue diplomatic efforts to end the conflict. A senior official mentioned that November 9th is a new moon night in the Middle East, which means there will be almost no moonlight. This condition is quite favorable for military operations.

The report mentioned that Trump also told reporters in the Oval Office earlier on Thursday that Washington would make a decision on "whether to resume the war." Trump said at the time, "Are we going to take further strikes to make sure that Iran's nuclear program is completely ended and that this never happens again?" "I would rather not destroy the rest of this country if possible, but maybe I have to. You will know soon."

Some U.S. officials also pointed out that U.S. Central Command is making final preparations for the possible resumption of large-scale operations against Iran, but it has not yet received the latest instructions from Washington.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Trump will decide within a short period of time whether to resume large-scale military strikes against Iran or to use diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

    Likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Will Trump ultimately choose to resume military strikes or pursue diplomatic efforts?
  • Will U.S. Central Command receive the latest directive from Washington?
  • What role would Israel play in a possible military operation?

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