US Military Completes 96-Hour Strike Preparations for Iran

As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, critical intelligence from Washington has emerged that pushes military activity in the region to the highest level. It was reported that the US military has completed preparations for comprehensive operations against Iran, and that if US President Donald Trump gives the order, American forces could mobilize within 96 hours.

When will Trump decide on a strike?

The military buildup in the region is reportedly sufficient to execute a large-scale operation beyond limited retaliations. US officials assess that Trump could order an operation at any time before the end of the year, but the timeline predominantly points to after the midterm elections. Despite the plans on the table, it is noted that Trump has not yet made a final decision and that there remains a possibility of stepping back at the final stage.

In contacts between Washington and Tel Aviv, disagreements over the timing of the operation come to the fore. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly pushing for an immediate joint strike against Tehran, but the White House administration withheld approval for this initiative and asked Israel to wait. The Washington administration is also reported to oppose Netanyahu's comprehensive plan targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran.

As tensions escalate ahead of tomorrow's general elections in Israeli domestic politics, Defense Minister Yisrael Katz rejected claims that an attack was planned before the polls. Stating that a strong response would be given if Iran attacks, Katz also denied allegations that a dispute had arisen between Chief of General Staff Eyal Zamir and Netanyahu and that Zamir had demanded a written order.

What diplomatic contacts are being conducted in the region?

While military scenarios are discussed in the region, diplomatic activity also continues. Ali Bagheri, Deputy Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, announced that high-level delegations from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan will convene in Tehran with a security agenda. High-level representation from Ankara is also expected for the contacts planned with the participation of Saudi Defense Minister Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir.

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