US Prepares for Large-Scale Strikes on Iran, Analysts Say

The United States is preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran, according to experts, following a pattern of naval attacks on commercial shipping and a US blockade of Iranian ports. Neither side has launched major land-based attacks since early September, but analysts predict strikes could occur after the November 3 US midterm elections, citing deployments of additional military assets and warnings to Americans in the region. Experts say military action is unlikely to resolve the conflict, as Iran has shown willingness to absorb significant damage, and any new campaign may target civilian infrastructure, while the war remains unpopular in the US due to rising fuel prices.