International · Under review · 8 sources combined
U.S. Military Iran Attack Plan
Awaiting Trump's Approval
In short
The U.S. military has presented a plan to attack Iran to the Defense Secretary.
If President Trump approves, the military is ready to launch the attack within four days.
The likelihood of an attack has increased after the November 3rd midterm elections.
Key facts
| When | U.S. media outlets reported this on October 24th and 26th (local time). |
|---|---|
| Who | U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, prepared the attack plan. |
| What | Iranian military facilities such as radar and missile launchers were selected as targets. |
| How | Operations can begin within 96 hours (four days) after President Trump's order. |
What it means for me
Increased Middle East tensions could affect international oil prices and domestic inflation.
