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strikeOct 26, 2026

The war isn't over: Insiders say it's not if, but when Trump orders a 'big effort' against Iran

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The war isn't over: Insiders say it's not if, but when Trump orders a 'big effort' against Iran WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump had said that he was not planning any attack on Iran before the US midterm elections, and now, as the vote date draws closer, the question of whether the president is really weighing…

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President Donald Trump stated he was not planning an attack on Iran before the US midterm elections. As the vote date approaches, insiders report that the question of whether the president is weighing a major attack on the Islamic Republic is growing.

Iranian official

Insiders claim that President Trump is weighing a major attack on Iran, despite his previous statement that he was not planning any such action before the US midterm elections. As the vote date draws closer, the question of whether the president is really considering this "big effort" against the Islamic Republic is growing.

Israeli

Insiders suggest that a major US military effort against Iran is a matter of timing rather than possibility, despite President Trump stating he does not plan an attack before the midterm elections. As the vote date approaches, questions are growing regarding whether the president is weighing a significant strike on the Islamic Republic.

Global South

Insiders suggest that a major US military effort against Iran is anticipated, with the timing potentially linked to the approaching midterm elections. President Trump has stated he is not planning an attack before the vote, yet questions persist regarding whether he is weighing such a move.

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  • Shibra ArshadBy Shibra Arshad

    The war isn't over: Insiders say it's not if, but when Trump orders a 'big effort' against Iran WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump had said that he was not planning any attack on Iran before the US midterm elections, and now, as the vote date draws closer, the question of whe…

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