🇺🇸🇮🇷⚡️ — NEW: The White House has asked the Pentagon to prepare options for renewed strikes on Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, although no final decision has been made, according to The Atlantic.

CENTCOM is developing potential targets and strike packages ranging from limited attacks to broader operations.

Supporters of a pre-election strike believe it could demonstrate progress in the eight-month war and increase pressure on Tehran, although officials acknowledge limited strikes alone are unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, force Iran into negotiations or lower fuel prices before Election Day.

The Pentagon has separately prepared more extensive options for after the midterms, including additional attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure.