Western media reports indicate that the U.S. and Israel have drafted plans for an aerial campaign against Iran, with officials suggesting the operation may be delayed until after upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections to mitigate political risks. While U.

S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly discussed these details in Israel, the specific timing and strategic rationale remain unconfirmed by official government statements. Additionally, the text regarding Tehran’s potential response is incomplete and therefore cannot be verified.

The New York Times reported that U.S. and Israeli military officials have drafted plans for a potential three-day operation against Iran, with sources suggesting the action may be timed to occur after the November 3 midterm elections. Concurrently, the U.

S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of additional diplomats from Saudi Arabia and issued heightened security alerts for American citizens in the region due to ongoing Houthi attacks. While these reports cite specific military preparations, the timing and likelihood of such an operation remain unconfirmed by official government statements.

US equity futures declined in premarket trading, with S&P 500 futures down 1.0% and Nasdaq futures down 1.7%, following mixed reactions to recent capital expenditure announcements from major tech firms. Simultaneously, Brent crude oil prices rose above $112 per barrel amid reports of attacks in Saudi Arabia and unverified claims regarding potential US-Israeli military plans against Iran.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a shift to an "offensive" defense doctrine, stating that renewed US attacks could trigger strikes on neighboring countries and US military bases. Concurrently, the US ordered some diplomatic staff to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks and reports of potential US-Israeli strikes on Iran, while diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict remain stalled.