Report: Pentagon Orders CENTCOM to Ready Iran Strike Options as Trump Weighs Major Operations
The Pentagon has ordered U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran as President Donald Trump weighs renewed strikes that could come before November’s midterm elections, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
The directive, issued several days ago, comes as the administration considers strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and other strategic targets, although Trump has not made a final decision on whether or when to authorize another major military campaign.
Axios first reported the order to CENTCOM, citing U.S. officials who said discussions about renewed operations have intensified amid the continuing standoff with Tehran.
The preparations follow a meeting Friday at Camp David, where Trump’s national security team spent several hours discussing Iran and other regional security challenges, including the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.
An Israeli official told the outlet that resuming major combat operations against Iran was among the subjects discussed.
US President Donald Trump is seeking options to strike Iran ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, US media reports.
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