# Report: Trump planning military action against Iran before US midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/90681

- TRT World, 2026-10-08 02:34 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.trtworld.com/article/fbd86df675bf

> The White House has reportedly ordered the Pentagon to draw up plans for strikes on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections.

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