Trump Administration Weighs Iran Strike Options Ahead of Midterms

The White House has asked the Defense Department to prepare options for strikes against Iranian targets that could be carried out before the midterm elections, according to a Wednesday report citing US officials.

The reported request concerns potential military action, rather than an announced decision to launch strikes. The information provided does not establish that any operation has been approved.

The account did not identify the Iranian targets under consideration or specify the scope of the options the Pentagon was asked to prepare.

While the reported timeframe places possible action before the midterms, it does not establish why that window was being considered or whether electoral calculations were involved.