US military signals possible renewed strikes on Iran after midterms

The United States appears to be preparing to resume large-scale military strikes against Iran, though experts say neither side can achieve a military solution in the devastating conflict. Washington and Tehran have recently limited attacks to commercial shipping, with the US enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports and Iran targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts predict renewed strikes could occur after the November 3 US midterm elections, citing deployments of additional military assets and warnings to Americans in the region. President Donald Trump has hinted at action, saying the US could "finish it off" or let the conflict "wither." Experts note Iran's conventional military sites are heavily degraded, so new strikes may target civilian infrastructure, but further escalation is unlikely to resolve the war.