Reports: CENTCOM has drawn up plans for Iran strikes, but analysts question their value
The US Department of Defense has reportedly prepared plans for strikes on Iran to follow the US midterm elections. Analysts question what such attacks could achieve, and whether President Donald Trump will approve them.
The US Department of Defense, known as the Pentagon, has reportedly drawn up plans for military strikes on Iran. The plans appear to have been prepared by US Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American military operations in the Middle East. Reports say the strikes could come after the US midterm elections, in which Congress is elected.
Al Jazeera's report raises the question of whether President Donald Trump will approve the plans. It also notes that analysts are questioning what such strikes could actually achieve.
The available information does not show what targets the plans include, how large they are, or whether any decision has been made. The source does not give those details.
