Is Iran ready for another major US attack after midterm elections?

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US and Israeli officials have developed plans for a short, intensive operation targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and infrastructure, aiming to force diplomatic concessions by further weakening its economy. Iranian officials state they are prepared for renewed strikes, emphasizing a strategy of regime resilience and rebuilding military capabilities rather than matching US strength.

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Iranian officials say the goal is to keep the regime in power and threaten enough regional costs to make a prolonged campaign unattractive. US media reports indicate that Trump is considering strikes after the midterms.

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