Trump Weighs Post-Midterm Strikes on Iran

President Donald Trump is considering launching a new wave of strikes against Iran after the November midterm elections, according to a report citing U.S. and Israeli military sources planning to target Iran's energy, nuclear, and weapons sites. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the strikes, with both militaries conducting exercises, including flights over Iraq, in preparation. U.S. officials believe renewed attacks would cripple Iran's economy and force an end to the nearly eight-month war, though experts doubt the strategy's effectiveness. The plan is uncertain, as Trump postponed similar strikes earlier in October and has shifted positions, causing confusion among military planners. The war has raised gas prices and killed 19 U.S. service members, while Israel's upcoming election could also affect the decision.