US ready to strike Iran ‘within days’ – as Trump calls on Israel to re-elect Netanyahu to ‘finish job’
3 comments 3 Next THE US military is poised to relaunch its bombardment of Iran “within days”, according to two officials. It comes as Donald Trump urged Israelis to vote for Benjamin Netanyahu in Tuesday’s crucial elections, so that the pair could “finish the job” in Iran . 6 The US military is reportedly ready to strike Iran ‘within days’ Credit: AFP 6 Donald Trump has meanwhile doubled down on his support of Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s elections Credit: AFP Advertisement The US military has now deployed sufficient forces in the Middle East to carry out a new wave of attacks, sources told CNN . Renewed strikes would likely go beyond efforts to “mow the lawn” or hit Iranian assets that could be quickly rebuilt, they added. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Email address Please provide a valid email. Your info will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy You'll now receive top stories, breaking news, and more, straight to your email. One source told the outlet: “It will be a big effort.” Current and former officials have reportedly echoed that view, saying it is a case of when, not if, Trump issues the order. Read more on Iran WORLD WAR TOO Russia & Iran racing ahead with secret weapons while divided West bickers GUNS FOR HIRE Baby-faced hitmen & ‘Call of Duty’ killers… inside Iran's 'Foxtrot Network' 6 Central Command is said to have compiled a list of potential targets across Iran Credit: AFP 6 The war has rumbled on with a series of vessel strikes in the Strait of Hormuz Credit: Reuters They believe strikes will resume before the end of the year, likely after the US midterm elections. US Central Command is said to be developing a long list of potential targets across Iran ‘s energy , military and nuclear infrastructure. Advertisement Iran and the Houthis are said to be taking possible renewed attacks very seriously, two other sources told CNN. Any attack launched by the US or Israel would trigger immediate retaliatory strikes against American facilities in the region, they added. Most read in The Sun TRICK OR RETREAT? Age you can legally allow children to go trick-or-treating on their own STREET CLEANER Oxford Street bus changes in full - how pedestrianisation affects routes SICK CRIME Feral mum who battered man with hammer AVOIDS jail for fresh attack on neighbour POLL OF THE DAY Has PM opened can of worms with 'honest discussion' over Brexit? VOTE NOW 6 An election campaign poster for Netanyahu on the back of a bus in Jerusalem Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 6 Israelis will head to the poles on Tuesday Credit: Shutterstock Editorial However one said that both Iran and the Houthis are unlikely to preemptively strike. Advertisement Trump has meanwhile thrown his weight behind Netanyahu ahead of Tuesday’s elections in Israel . In the Truth Social post, Trump said: “When you go to the Polls please remember that Bibi has been an outstanding warrior prime minister! “As everyone is aware, including the enemy, Bibi and I have had a great relationship in winning together. “We did Operation Midnight Hammer, stopping the World’s Number One State Sponsor of Terror from obtaining a Nuclear Weapon. “Then we did Operation Epic Fury, and Iran now has No Navy, No Air Force, and both their Military and Economy are in shambles. Advertisement “There can no longer be the chant heard around the World of “Death to America, Death to Israel,” and there won’t be. “Vote for Bibi Netanyahu for Prime Minister, we have to finish the job that we started!” RECOMMENDED STORIES Last week, Trump officially backed Netanyahu in a lengthy statement where he praised him for being “strong, brave, and brilliant in the face of tremendous opposition”. Israelis will go to the polls tomorrow for the first national elections since Hamas’ October 7 attacks in 2023. 3 comments 3
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