President Trump is reportedly considering another military strike against Iran before the November 3 midterm elections, with the White House asking the Pentagon to prepare operational plans for a possible attack in the coming weeks.

Two senior administration officials reportedly confirmed that preparations are underway, with U.S. Central Command developing military options. No final decision has been made, and the scope of a potential operation and its targets remain under discussion.

One option being considered is a limited strike that would allow Trump to present a military achievement against Iran before voters head to the polls.

According to the report, White House officials hope a demonstration of American military strength could shift public sentiment surrounding the war, which has weighed on support for Trump and Republicans amid sharply higher fuel prices.

However, advisers are divided over the timing.

Some believe the administration should wait until after the elections, warning that another attack could trigger Iranian retaliation, push energy prices higher and draw the United States into a broader military confrontation.

Those risks, they fear, could damage Republican efforts to retain control of Congress.

The Pentagon is also reportedly examining plans for a more extensive operation after the elections, including additional strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.

Trump has hinted in recent days that the campaign could resume with greater intensity after the vote, while leaving open the possibility of earlier action.

The deliberations come as Washington considers expanding its military presence in the Middle East.

Reports last week indicated that the United States was exploring the possibility of concentrating three aircraft carriers in the region, alongside thousands of additional troops and aircraft, to give the president greater flexibility to resume strikes.

Indirect contacts between Washington and Tehran are continuing, but significant disagreements remain, particularly over ceasefire arrangements and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

U.S. officials reportedly assess that Iran’s leadership is under heavy economic pressure, though negotiations have not produced a substantive breakthrough toward an agreement.

A White House official said all options remain available to the president at any time, but declined to address whether another strike would take place before the elections.

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