According to CNN, as cited by Odaily, two U.S. officials said American forces in the Middle East are prepared to carry out a new round of military action against Iran within 96 hours if President Donald Trump gives the order. The officials said the forces already deployed in the region are sufficient for a potential strike mission. Sources also said the scope of any new U.S. operation may extend beyond attacks on Iranian radar systems, missile launchers, and other military assets that can be restored quickly. One U.S. official described the potential operation as large in scale. Other current and former officials familiar with internal military planning discussions reportedly shared a similar view. Some of them said the key question is not whether Trump will authorize an attack, but when such an order might come, with some believing it could happen at any point before the end of this year and more likely after the U.S. midterm elections.
Two U.S. officials said American forces in the Middle East are ready to launch a new round of military action against Iran within 96 hours if President Donald Trump issues the order, according to CNN, as cited by Odaily.
Sources said the U.S. military presence already deployed in the region is sufficient to carry out a potential strike mission. They also said the scope of a new operation may no longer be limited to attacks on Iranian radar systems, missile launchers, and other military assets that can be restored quickly.
The report said such operations are often described as "mowing the lawn," referring to repeated efforts to weaken an opponent's military capabilities over time. Since Trump halted a full-scale combat operation earlier this year, the U.S. military has continued to use similar tactics.
One U.S. official said, "This will be a large-scale operation." Other current and former officials familiar with internal U.S. military planning discussions expressed similar views. Some of them said the issue is not whether Trump will order an attack, but when. In their view, such an order could come at any point before the end of this year, though it is more likely after the U.S. midterm elections.
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