‘Hunting Season’ After Midterms? Trump, Israel Prepare Fresh Iran Strikes

Trump has repeatedly said the war could resume after the midterm elections. (Photo: X)

The US and Israeli militaries have drawn up plans to resume joint strikes on Iran in the coming weeks, according to a report by ABC News. The strikes would almost certainly take place after the US midterm elections on November 3, the sources told ABC News, citing President Donald Trump's reluctance to further destabilise oil markets in the final days of the election campaign.

The White House said on Thursday that the US would not attack Iran before the elections. "The United States will not be attacking Iran at any time prior to the midterm elections," White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said in a statement to ABC News.

One Israeli source said the strikes could begin soon after the vote. "‘Hunting season is open as soon as the elections end and it's obvious that they're not going to wait long," the source said.

Asked about a New York Times report about the same, a White House official said the administration did not comment on "sensitive military plans that may or may not exist".

The official added that Trump "keeps all options on the table" to prevent…

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