# US-Israel Plan for Iran Strikes After Elections

> US and Israel prepare short but intense strikes on Iran post-midterms; Trump approval uncertain.
- Title: US-Israel Plan for Iran Strikes After Elections · mint
- Summary: US and Israel prepare short but intense strikes on Iran post-midterms; Trump approval uncertain. US and Israel plan targeted strikes on Iran's infrastructure…
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- Author: Akriti Anand
- Published: 2026-10-22T02:57:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: us, israel, iran, midterm elections, strikes, trump, nuclear facilities, news, india
## US and Israel plan strikes on Iran
US and Israel reportedly prepare renewed strikes on Iran after November 3 midterm elections.
## Potential targets include energy infrastructure
Potential targets include Iran's energy infrastructure, nuclear facilities, and missile arsenals.
## Tehran plans stronger retaliation
Iran prepares broader and more forceful response if US resumes large-scale military attacks.
## US Defence Secretary meets Netanyahu
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss new strikes.
## Strikes likely short but intensive
Reported operation against Iran is likely 'short but intensive' with US-Israel exercises over Iraq.
## Trump may veto strikes
President Trump has vetoed plans for major combat operations including potential strikes on Iran.
## Iran seeks diplomatic concessions
Iran aims to force diplomatic concessions after economic strain from renewed strikes.
## Key takeaway

US and Israel plan targeted strikes on Iran's infrastructure after November elections, but Trump may veto the operation.