The key facts
- Possible targets: nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, missile and drone arsenals, and a site believed to be located under the Kolang Gaz La mountain.
- Trump has not made a final decision; on October 8 he said he did not intend to strike before the midterm congressional elections.
- NYT sources doubt the effectiveness of new attacks compared to the February–April campaign.
Plans for new strikes
The US and Israeli military agencies have developed plans for new strikes on Iran, The New York Times reports citing sources. Possible targets include Iran's nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile and drone arsenals. A nuclear facility, believed to be located under the Kolang Gaz La mountain, may also be attacked.
Trump's position
According to some officials, US President Donald Trump may refrain from striking Iran's oil refineries due to concerns about further increases in fuel prices. According to NYT, Trump has not yet made a final decision on resuming military action after the elections. On October 8, he said he did not intend to strike Iran before the midterm congressional elections, and repeatedly emphasized that the conflict with Iran could end soon — before or after the elections.
Doubts about effectiveness
Sources of the publication doubt that new attacks will be more effective than the previous American-Israeli bombing campaign, which lasted from February to April. It is reported that the previous strikes led to rising global energy prices, increased inflation, and a reduction in US interceptor missile stockpiles.
