US and Israel draw up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after American elections
The US and Israeli militaries have developed specific plans for renewed strikes against Iran after the American midterm elections, according to US officials and other people briefed on the deliberations.
As planning for a short but intensive operation progresses, the US and Israeli militaries have stepped up exercises, flying planes over Iraq to practise strike manoeuvres.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel earlier in October to discuss new strikes, US officials said.
The targets would likely include Iran’s energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile and drone arsenal.
Some officials say one more big round of attacks could push Iran's economy over the brink and force the country to make diplomatic concessions after nearly eight months of conflict.
Iranian officials have promised to retaliate this time by expanding their targets beyond commercial ships and energy infrastructure in the region to data centres and underwater internet cables.
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