The New York Times, citing U.S. officials and others, reports U.S. and Israeli
militaries have drawn up specific plans to strike Iran after the U.S. midterm
elections. Preparations include intensified exercises and warplanes flying over
Iraqi airspace to rehearse strikes. U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth met Prime
Minister Netanyahu this week to discuss the plans. Potential targets cited
include Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone
stockpiles. Some officials say a further large-scale strike could push Iran’s
economy toward collapse and compel concessions in diplomatic talks after nearly
eight months of conflict.
