Afghanistan, Oct. 8 -- U.S. President Donald Trump is considering new military strikes against Iran ahead of the November midterm elections, with the White House asking the Pentagon to develop potential strike options, The Atlantic reported, citing two administration officials.
According to the report, U.S. Central Command is working on possible operations against Iranian targets that could be carried out in the coming weeks. The size, targets and timing of any potential strikes remain under discussion, and officials have not indicated that Trump has made a final decision to launch another attack.
The reported planning comes as the Trump administration faces pressure over high gasoline prices and the political impact of the prolonged conf...