President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States could strike Iran as soon as “tomorrow” or reach a deal, and he declined to say whether a decision has been made. He also questioned whether Tehran would honor an agreement, and said the goal is to stop Iran from ever building a nuclear weapon.
Reporting from Al Jazeera says US Central Command has drawn up options for renewed strikes that could hit Iranian energy facilities, infrastructure and nuclear sites, and that The New York Times described joint US-Israeli planning. The decision rests with Trump, and the reporting points mostly to action after the November 3 midterm elections. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said efforts toward an agreement should continue.
The war, which began in February, is nearly eight months old and is now under a fragile ceasefire. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the Iranian regime must be overthrown “once and for all.” Shipping is under pressure too: Al Jazeera counts more than 120 attacks on ships so far, making October the worst month since the war began, many near the Strait of Hormuz.
For markets, the main channel is oil. Brent crude reached its highest level since early May this week, and higher energy prices feed inflation worries just as the Fed meets on October 27-28. Bitcoin has already slipped below $80,000 as geopolitical risk builds. No operation has been announced, and plans can change quickly. This is news, not investment advice.
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Sources:
- Al Jazeera: CENTCOM reportedly has plans for Iran strikes: Will Trump approve them?
- TBS News: Trump says US could strike Iran as soon as tomorrow or reach ‘big, beautiful’ deal
- Fox News: US-Iran war live updates, Netanyahu and oil prices
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