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Trump reportedly planning huge new attack on Iran after midterms

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Trump reportedly planning huge new attack on Iran after midterm elections that would see energy, nuclear and military facilities targeted Donald Trump is reportedly planning a major attack on Iran, most likely after the midterm elections.

Source: Laura Parnaby — Read the full report

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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.

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Two anonymous US officials told CNN that a major military operation is reportedly planned to target Iran's energy, nuclear, and military facilities. US forces are prepared to launch the attacks within 96 hours of receiving an order from the president, with the operation most likely occurring after the midterm elections.

Humanitarian / anti-war

Anonymous US officials told CNN that a major attack targeting energy, nuclear, and military facilities is reportedly being planned. US forces are prepared to launch these strikes within 96 hours of receiving an order from the president.

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  • Laura ParnabyBy Laura Parnaby

    Trump reportedly planning huge new attack on Iran after midterm elections that would see energy, nuclear and military facilities targeted Donald Trump is reportedly planning a major attack on Iran, most likely after the midterm elections. Two anonymous US officials told CNN that …

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