US and Israel Prepare to Launch Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate

The United States and Israel are preparing to launch major strikes again on Iran. These military operations are expected to begin before President Donald Trump approves resuming large-scale combat operations. DropSight quoted senior Iranian officials and a US official as saying on Thursday. However, the White House, in its statement, denied any plans by the US to launch strikes before the US midterm elections. However, the report comes at a time when diplomatic efforts have stalled and there are reports of US military resources being diverted to the Middle East, raising concerns of a renewed war in the Gulf. A US official told DropSight that President Donald Trump is expected to approve resuming large-scale combat operations, and that military resources are being deployed in view of this. Referring to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the official said, "While CENTCOM is preparing for resuming large-scale combat operations, Israeli officials are skeptical that we will be able to go ahead with this offensive."