CNN said that U.S. forces are prepared to launch a new round of large-scale operations against Iran

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CNN U.S. forces prepared to launch a new round of large-scale operations against Iran

BlockBeats reports that,October 26, according to CNN, two U.S. officials said that U.S. forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch a new round of military operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump, and that the scale of the operation could be considerable.

Sources said that U.S. forces currently deployed in the region are already sufficient to carry out potential strikes. The sources also said that the scope of a new round of U.S. military operations might no longer be limited to striking Iranian radar systems, missile launchers, and other military assets that can be quickly restored. Such operations are often described as “mowing the lawn,” aimed at regularly weakening an adversary’s military capabilities. Since Trump halted full-scale combat operations earlier this year, U.S. forces have continued to adopt a similar approach.

A U.S. official said: “This will be a large-scale operation.” Other current and former officials familiar with internal U.S. military operational-planning discussions expressed similar views. Some believe the question is not whether Trump will order an attack, but when he will do so. They believe the order could be issued at any time before the end of this year, but is more likely to come after the U.S. midterm elections. (Jinshi)

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Key points

BlockBeats relayed a report CNN stating that two U.S. officials said U.S. forces in the Middle East are prepared.
The report said that, if they receive an order from U.S. President Donald Trump, U.S. forces could launch a new round of military operations against Iran within 96 hours.
A U.S. official said this would be a large-scale operation.
The report said the order could be issued at any time before the end of this year, but is more likely to be issued after the U.S. midterm elections.

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This is a report about potential military operations, not operations that have already occurred. The U.S. officials cited in the report said that U.S. forces have the capabilities to carry out the mission, but whether and when an order will be given remains uncertain.

Why it matters to readers

If military operations occur, they could trigger greater geopolitical risks and market volatility; the material does not provide evidence of any actual market reaction.

The key distinction is between “being prepared” and “having already launched” the operation: the material currently describes a state of readiness and a possibility, and does not confirm that the operation has begun.

Risks and unknowns

The report was relayed by BlockBeats CNN, and is based mainly on anonymous U.S. officials; the information has not yet been confirmed by any publicly issued official order.
Whether Trump will give the order, whether the operation will occur, and its specific timing have not been confirmed.
The scope of the operation and whether it will expand remain unknown.
The material does not provide an official response from Iran or the actual outcome of any operations.

CNN said that U.S. forces are prepared to launch a new round of large-scale operations against Iran

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