Potential targets reportedly include Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, energy infrastructure, and nuclear facilities. An outside adviser to the administration told the magazine that Washington’s economic pressure on Tehran was “working” and suggested that additional military strikes could bring Iran closer to collapse.
According to people familiar with the discussions, Trump had initially expected Iran to return to negotiations before the midterm elections. However, Tehran has yet to do so.
US officials emphasized that no final decision has been made on whether military strikes will resume after the election, despite public indications of preparations for possible action.