Report: Pentagon Orders CENTCOM to Ready Iran Strike Options as Trump Weighs Major Operations

The Pentagon has ordered U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to complete preparations for a possible resumption of major combat operations against Iran as President Donald Trump weighs renewed strikes that could come before November’s midterm elections, according to multiple reports Wednesday. The directive, issued several days ago, comes as the administration considers strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and other strategic targets, although Trump has not made a final decision on whether or when to authorize another major military campaign. Axios first reported the order to CENTCOM, citing U.S. officials who said discussions about renewed operations have intensified amid the...