The Pentagon has ordered U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations for possible major strikes on Iran, according to U.S. officials.

Trump has not made a final decision or set a date, but U.S. and Israeli sources say strikes could happen before the U.S. midterm elections in November.

A renewed offensive could involve massive U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities, potentially triggering Iranian missile retaliation and higher oil prices.

U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations remain stalled, while Trump and Netanyahu have held two calls in recent days.

Israeli officials believe strikes are more likely after the midterms, though an earlier attack remains possible.

Source: Axios