Trump may launch major strike on Iran if Republicans lose, Axios reports

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President Donald Trump may authorize a large-scale military operation against Iran if Republicans perform poorly in the upcoming midterm elections, according to Axios, citing a US official who said Trump could act boldly if he feels humiliated or unsupported. The scenario is being considered amid heightened US-Iran tensions and stalled negotiation attempts. The official said Iranian representatives are being signaled that now is their best chance to reach a deal with Washington, though a White House spokesperson denied election results would influence Iran policy. Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered military commanders to prepare for possible renewed confrontation with the US and Israel. Axios reported on October 29 that Washington and Tel Aviv have prepared a plan for massive strikes on Iran, potentially beginning after the November 3 congressional elections and lasting about a week.


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