# Israel sees another major US operation against Iran as unlikely — media

https://mins.news/en/item/41932

- TASS, 2026-09-02 11:53 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2181207

> Israeli government sources reportedly believe Washington is unlikely to resume large-scale military operations against Iran before the US midterm congressional elections on November 3. Israel says the United States is currently focused entirely on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and may rely on pressure and economic sanctions instead.

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