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According to the US secretary of state, the matter is "under conversation"
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militaryOct 8, 2026
U.S. military prepares new Iran war options ahead of midterm elections
Summary
The options, drawn up after a meeting of President Trump’s national security team, are being considered for a possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran, sources say.
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- Gordon Lubold; Courtney Kube; Abigail WilliamsBy Gordon Lubold; Courtney Kube; Abigail Williams
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and his national security team have discussed possibly resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in Iran in the coming weeks, including the option of launching strikes before the midterm elections next month, according to a U.S. official an…
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