Trump Warns of Possible Iran Strikes as Pentagon Prepares Options

President Donald Trump said Saturday the US could launch fresh strikes against Iran as soon as "tomorrow" or reach a deal with Tehran, insisting any agreement must permanently prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. The US military has prepared options for potential attacks after the 3 November midterm elections, according to The Hill, raising the prospect of renewed action after more than eight months of conflict. Trump questioned whether Iranian leaders would honour any deal, saying he must make any agreement permanent. Analysts doubt military action would compel Iran to change course, citing depleted US weapons, higher fuel prices and regional instability. A former Defence Intelligence Agency officer said no level of strikes could force Tehran to concede, as Iranian leaders view the conflict as a fight for regime survival.