Pentagon orders CENTCOM to prep for possible Iran strikes; timing undecided

The Pentagon has directed U.S. Central Command to finalize preparations for major combat operations against Iran, though no strike date has been set and President Trump has not made a final decision. U.S. and Israeli sources indicate strikes could occur before the U.S. midterm election and possibly before Israeli elections a week earlier. Expected targets include Iranian energy, infrastructure, and nuclear facilities, marking a potential escalation from prior posture.