{"id":7244,"date":"2026-10-09T07:20:34","date_gmt":"2026-10-09T07:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7244"},"modified":"2026-10-09T07:20:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T07:20:36","slug":"pentagon-draws-up-plans-for-three-day-strike-campaign-against-iran-nyt-reports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=7244","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon Draws Up Plans for Three-Day Strike Campaign Against Iran, NYT Reports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Washington: The Pentagon has developed plans for a possible three-day campaign of intensive strikes against Iran, targeting its rebuilt missile and drone arsenal, energy infrastructure, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) command centers, and military facilities, The New York Times reported, citing U.S. officials.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the report, Washington is preparing for the potential resumption of major combat operations, with three American aircraft carriers expected to be positioned in the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, U.S. President Donald Trump remains reluctant to restart the war. The report said Trump had rejected five proposals for major military operations against Iran or Yemen\u2019s Houthi movement in recent months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump\u2019s advisers remain divided over the potential effectiveness of renewed military action. Some have questioned whether additional strikes would change Tehran\u2019s position, while others believe a limited campaign could increase pressure on Iran\u2019s struggling economy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reported plans come amid uncertainty over Washington\u2019s next steps toward Tehran. 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