Trump Rules Out Iran Strike Before Midterms, Pentagon Prepares Plans
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President Donald Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterm elections and that his administration is holding “productive” talks with Tehran. Earlier, The Atlantic, citing two administration officials, reported that the White House had asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iranian targets ahead of the midterms, though no final decision had been made. The New York Times, citing unnamed US officials, reported that the military has prepared options for renewed large-scale combat operations against Iran, including a short but intense three-day campaign targeting Iranian missiles, drones, energy facilities and military sites; Politika reported that more than 20,000 US sailors and Marines could be deployed to the Middle East. Al Hadath claimed that the military had sent Trump proposals for strikes up to 80 kilometers inside Iran, but that Washington is currently focused on a blockade of Iranian ships and ports. Following Trump's statements, Brent crude fell to $103 a barrel, while European and Asian stock indices rose. Trump also said the naval blockade of Iranian exports would remain in place.
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The Atlantic (outlet profile)
Trump Might Order Another Iran Strike Before the Midterms. Pentagon planners are crafting options though no final decision has been made.
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Коммерсантъ (outlet profile)
The Atlantic: США обсуждают нанесение ударов по Ирану до выборов в Конгресс. Белый дом попросил Пентагон разработать план нанесения ударов по Ирану до промежуточных выборов в Конгресс, которые состоятся 3 ноября. Об это…
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ТАСС (outlet profile)
The Atlantic: Трамп может отдать приказ о новом ударе по Ирану до выборов в Конгресс. Окончательное решение еще не принято, отмечает журнал
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Ateo Breaking (outlet profile)
Трамп может отдать приказ о новом ударе по Ирану до выборов в Конгресс — The Atlantic.
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Ведомости (outlet profile)
СМИ: Трамп может приказать нанести удары по Ирану до промежуточных выборов
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Faytuks News (outlet profile)
The White House has asked the Pentagon to develop strike options against Iranian targets that could be exercised ahead of the midterms, according to two administration officials. -The Atlantic https://t.co/4c9h3WOWPq ht…
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Rolling Stone (outlet profile)
Trump Is Mulling a Pre-Midterms Strike on Iran to Help Drum Up Support: Report. The White House has asked the Pentagon to draw up plans for a strike before the elections, per The Atlantic
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
Trump asks Pentagon for Iran strike options before midterms - report. The White House has reportedly requested options for strikes before November 3, although no final decision has been made.
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TASS (англ.) (outlet profile)
Trump may order new strike on Iran before congressional elections — magazine. No final decision has been made yet, the magazine said
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Axios (outlet profile)
Military ordered to be ready for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs timing. The Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago to conclude preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran , U.S. o…
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CGTN (outlet profile)
Axios: US military told to prepare for Iran strikes ahead of midterms. The Pentagon instructed US Central Command several days ago to complete preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran, news website Axio…
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Faytuks News (outlet profile)
BREAKING: The Pentagon has instructed CENTCOM to conclude preparations to resume major combat operations in Iran, U.S. officials said. -Axios Attacks would be expected to include massive bombing of Iranian energy, infra…
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Faytuks News (outlet profile)
U.S. and Israeli sources say it could happen before the U.S. midterm elections and possibly the Israeli elections a week earlier
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Faytuks News (outlet profile)
Axios reports that: - New strikes would likely be a joint Israeli & US campaign - Iran might conduct a preemptive strike to avoid a "third surprise attack"
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Интерфакс (outlet profile)
Пентагон разрабатывает возможные планы ударов по Ирану до промежуточных выборов. Администрация президента США Дональда Трампа поручила Пентагону подготовить варианты нанесения ударов по объектам в Иране до промежуточных…
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The Japan Times (outlet profile)
U.K. sees Trump’s bomber jets move boosting Iran and Russia. The U.K. is concerned hostile states will take confidence that they can force changes to Western defense arrangements and destabilize their enemies.
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Daily Mail (outlet profile)
Trump weighs huge strike on Iran to show voters bold display of US power before crucial midterm elections, report says. The President's favorability numbers have sunk since the strikes began in February, with Democrats…
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Oil gains as Middle East hostilities stoke supply worries. President Donald Trump and his national security team have talked about possibly restarting large-scale U.S. military operations in Iran in the coming weeks, NB…
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Аргументы и факты (outlet profile)
Белый дом поручил Пентагону проработать вариант ударов по Ирану. Atlantic: Белый дом поручил Пентагону проработать возможные варианты нанесения ударов по Ирану.
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Times of India (outlet profile)
US to strike Iran? Pentagon orders military to gear up attacks. The Pentagon has been instructed to prepare for possible military actions against Iran, amid stalled diplomatic efforts. Preparations may lead to attacks o…
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Haaretz (outlet profile)
Report: Trump weighing Iran strike before midterms amid soaring energy costs. According to The Atlantic, Pentagon planners are weighing military options as Washington navigates soaring war expenses and tight congression…
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Onet Wiadomości (outlet profile)
USA mogą wznowić uderzenia na Iran, padła data. Nieoficjalne doniesienia. Siły zbrojne USA otrzymały rozkaz ukończenia przygotowań do operacji wojskowych na dużą skalę wymierzonych w Iran. Decyzja może zapaść jeszcze pr…
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CNBC (outlet profile)
Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing'. Trump said he no longer wants to reach a deal with Iran amid reports that U.S. military are preparing for possible strikes…
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Интерфакс (outlet profile)
Axios узнал, что Пентагон готовит массированные удары по энергообъектам Ирана. В случае возобновления масштабных боевых действий против Ирана Вооруженные силы (ВС) США собираются нанести массированные авиаудары по иранс…
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Профиль (outlet profile)
Пентагон планирует новые массированные удары по Ирану. Сроки возможного удара в документе не указаны, поскольку президент США Дональд Трамп пока не принял окончательного решения, утверждает портал Axios.
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M24.ru (outlet profile)
Axios: США подготовят план по возобновлению боевых действий против Ирана. При соответствующем решении войска США продолжат массированные авиаудары по Ирану
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Middle East Eye (outlet profile)
Trump says deal with Iran 'isn't really something that I want to do'. Trump says deal with Iran 'isn't really something that I want to do' US President Donald Trump said that his special envoy Steve Witkoff is "doing ve…
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Delfi (рус.) (outlet profile)
Пентагон готовится снова атаковать Иран — СМИ. Пентагон дал указание Центральному командованию США, отвечающему за операции на Ближнем Востоке, завершить подготовку к возобновлению масштабных боевых действий против Иран…
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Rzeczpospolita (outlet profile)
USA szykują się do bombardowania Iranu, Elon Musk popiera separację Quebeku. Przedstawiamy przegląd najważniejszych wydarzeń mijającej nocy: amerykańskie wojsko otrzymało rozkaz przygotowania się do wznowienia działań w…
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Bloomberg (outlet profile)
Oil Gains as US Said to Consider Iran Strike Options. Oil rose after a report that the Trump administration asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections,…
Factual core
- Donald Trump said the US will not launch an attack on Iran before the November midterm congressional elections.
- The Pentagon has developed plans for new massive strikes on Iran.
- Trump stated that the US is having productive talks with Iran.
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