US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Washington may carry out another military operation against Iran at a time when the war is nearing its eight-month mark and as rising fuel prices weigh on the US midterm elections.
“We may do another little Epic Fury,” Trump said in remarks at a rally in Florida as he spoke about the war. He did not elaborate.
The New York Times reported on Thursday that the US and Israeli militaries have both developed plans for renewed strikes to begin after the midterms, citing US officials and individuals briefed on the matter.
According to the report, the strikes would be short but intense, and likely focused on Iranian energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and weapons.
Officials told the NYT that earlier this month, Washington and Jerusalem came close to ordering new strikes before Trump reportedly decided against the move at the last minute.
Asher Smith, Tzvi Jasper, and Idan Kweller contributed to this report.