WASHINGTON, September 10. /TASS/. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is carefully assessing the potential consequences of US plans to sharply tighten restrictions on Iran and to begin actively enforcing secondary sanctions against Tehran's economic and trade partners, IMF Spokesperson Julie Kozack told a regular…
WASHINGTON, September 10. /TASS/. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is carefully assessing the potential consequences of US plans to sharply tighten restrictions on Iran and to begin actively enforcing secondary sanctions against Tehran's economic and trade partners, IMF Spok…
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Two anonymous US officials told CNN that Donald Trump is reportedly planning a major attack on Iran, most likely after the midterm elections. The officials stated the military operation would target energy, nuclear, and military facilities. CNN reported that US forces are prepared to launch the attacks within 96 hours of receiving an order from the president.
CNN reported, citing sources, that potential new US strikes on Iran would target military sites capable of rapid reconstruction. According to the report, these actions would extend beyond efforts to maintain the status quo.
The Saudi-led coalition stated that it struck Houthi missile facilities. The coalition reported destroying ballistic missile launchers, tunnels, and a depot used to store missiles.
CNN reports that US forces are ready to launch new strikes on Iran within 96 hours of an order from Trump. Officials believe this could happen before the end of the year.