U.S. and Israel Weigh Major Strikes on Iran's Nuclear and Energy Sites

The U.S. and Israel are reportedly developing plans for major strikes on Iran, potentially targeting its energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile arsenal, with discussions occurring after the U.S. midterm elections. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed renewed strikes with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, though President Trump has not yet approved the plans. Trump previously promised the war would end immediately after the November elections, but some officials argue intense, limited strikes could hasten Iran's economic collapse. Iran has warned that any attack would provoke a serious energy crisis and broader retaliation, including targeting U.S. data centers and subsea cables. Regional tensions are rising, with the State Department ordering nonemergency employees to leave Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.