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The United States is reportedly preparing a new military campaign against Iran after the congressional elections

Riana Gegiu

28 October 2026, 11:06

International

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The United States is reportedly preparing a short, intense new military campaign against Iran, which could take place after the US midterm elections, sources familiar with the situation told The Wall Street Journal. President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision, but is reportedly leaning toward a large-scale attack on Iranian infrastructure and nuclear facilities.

In this context, Washington has issued warnings to Gulf states through diplomatic and military channels. The US is also sending an additional Patriot system to Israel from Texas to strengthen missile defense, according to flight-tracking data and several US officials.

The US military has withdrawn troops from vulnerable bases in the Middle East as a precaution and in case of an escalation. The measures come after diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran failed to produce concrete results.

Trump recently suggested the possibility of a new operation similar to the bombing campaign carried out by the US and Israel in the spring, dubbed “Epic Fury.” Resuming negotiations remains an alternative, but the White House declined to comment on the reports, citing the sensitive nature of any potential military plans.

Context: The US and Israel accelerated planning for an escalation with Iran, while Tehran intensified its threats and preparations

Before the announcement of a possible new American campaign, The New York Times reported that the US and Israel were preparing a short and intense operation after the November 3 American elections. The two countries’ militaries had reportedly intensified exercises and offensive maneuvers with aircraft over Iraq, while US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth met in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss possible attacks on targets considered relevant to Iran’s nuclear program and arsenal.

Against the backdrop of these preparations, Iran sent warning messages and indicated that it had “weapons and targets that have not yet been attacked,” including undersea internet cables, data centers, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and oil and gas facilities. The Revolutionary Guards announced nationwide military exercises and the launch of 30 ballistic missiles, while US officials also discussed attack options that included using the GBU-43/B bomb (“the mother of all bombs”) in scenarios involving the resumption of operations.