Trump is considering attacking Iran after the congressional elections... and the goals are multiple

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US President Donald Trump is considering launching new military strikes against Iran after the midterm congressional elections, scheduled for next November 3, in a move that could open the door to a new military escalation between Washington and Tehran.

According to what the American magazine "The Atlantic" reported from officials, the American administration is considering implementing a military operation that may last several days and target a group of strategic installations inside Iran.

Officials explained that potential targets include nuclear facilities, missile and drone storage facilities, as well as energy infrastructure.

The available information did not include confirmation that Trump had taken a final decision to carry out the attacks, nor was a specific date announced for the possible operation.

The nature of the targets that officials talked about indicates that the proposed operation may go beyond targeting the Iranian nuclear program, and also include military capabilities related to missiles and drones.

These capabilities are among the most prominent controversial issues between Washington and Tehran, in light of the United States’ insistence on preventing Iran from possessing a nuclear weapon, and American fears of its missile capabilities.

The inclusion of energy infrastructure among the potential targets raises questions about the economic repercussions of any new confrontation, given the importance of the Iranian energy sector and the impact of regional tensions on oil markets.

However, the report did not specify, according to the available details, the facilities that might be attacked or the scope of possible strikes.

Talk about the military operation comes at a time when the United States is preparing for the midterm elections, which will determine the balance of power within Congress during the second half of Trump’s term.

The potential timing of the strikes puts the Iranian file once again at the forefront of the challenges facing the US administration, especially with continued tension over the Iranian nuclear program.

Trump had stressed in his recent statements that the United States would not allow Iran to possess a nuclear weapon, while stressing the possibility of halting military operations if guarantees were available that would prevent Tehran from achieving this goal.

But reports of new strikes being studied indicate that military options are still on the table in Washington's calculations.

The implementation, size, and timing of the operation remain subject to the final American decision, while the information published so far has not included an official announcement of an approved military plan.

Amid talk about the possibility of new US strikes on Iran, the Wall Street Journal revealed that Tehran informed mediators that it would expand the scope of its attacks to include Gulf countries if it was subjected to an American attack.

This warning comes in light of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran, amid fears that any new military confrontation could spread to other countries in the region. It is not clear, according to available information, the identity of the mediators who received the Iranian message or the Gulf countries that may be subject to the threats.