According to Fox News, senior U.S. officials said President Trump met with his national security team on Thursday to discuss whether to resume military action against Iran. The White House held similar meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. During the meetings, officials mentioned that November 9th would be a new moon night in the Middle East, with almost no moonlight, a condition favorable for military operations. A U.S. official stated that U.S. Central Command is finalizing preparations for a possible resumption of large-scale military action against Iran, but has not yet received new instructions from Washington.