Pentagon Instructs CENTCOM to Prepare for Iran
The US Department of Defense has instructed Central Command to complete preparations for potential military steps against Iran.
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has ordered Central Command to finalize preparations in order to sustain potential strikes against Iran.
Details of the Preparation Order
The US Department of Defense, the Pentagon, has ordered Central Command to finalize preparations in order to sustain potential strikes against Iran.
It was reported that CENTCOM was not given any timeline for potential strikes in this directive and that assessments are ongoing.
Election Calendar and Potential Targets
US and Israeli sources pointed out that potential strikes could take place before the mid-term elections in the US and the election processes in Israel.
It was stated that if the strikes continue, Iran's nuclear targets and energy infrastructure could be exposed to large-scale attacks.
Statements from Officials
A Pentagon official stated that the department's primary duty is to develop military options and present them to the president.
In a statement from the White House front, it was emphasized that the US is in a strong position and holds all the cards.