We are approaching a new, unprecedented escalation in the Middle East, indeed, according to Axios, the Pentagon has ordered CENTCOM to finalize preparations for possible "major strikes" against Iran.

President Trump has not made a final decision or set a date, but American and Israeli officials say strikes could take place before the U.S. midterm elections in November, or even a week prior to the elections in Israel.

Almost certainly, the approach would differ significantly from that of the morning of February 28, a renewed massive attack could include strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities.

The possibility that attacks could begin before the elections should not be underestimated, despite the risks, President Trump could secure a symbolic victory to satisfy his MAGA voters, to whom he promised that Iran would never possess a nuclear weapon, and an attack on Pickaxe Mountain would be the perfect way to create the appearance of having achieved this goal.