Trump May Order Major Iran Operation If Republicans Lose Big In Midterms: Report

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Trump May Order Major Iran Operation If Republicans Lose Big In Midterms: Report

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Last Updated: October 31, 2026, 07:30 IST

The report comes amid growing indications that Trump is weighing a resumption of large-scale military operations against Tehran after the midterm elections.

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US President Donald Trump could be more inclined to order a major military operation against Iran if Republicans suffer heavy losses in the upcoming midterm elections, Axios reported citing a US official in the know. However, a White House official told the news outlet that the election results would not influence Trump’s decisions on Iran.

The report comes amid growing indications that the Trump administration is weighing a resumption of large-scale military operations against Tehran after the midterm elections.

Earlier this month, Trump had confirmed that he was holding off on further military action in the Iran war until after the elections. With Election Day approaching, however, the US President has repeatedly suggested that the conflict could soon reach a turning point, while keeping the possibility of fresh strikes on the table.

Trump Hints At Fresh Military Strikes

In a morning radio interview this week, Trump said the war was “going to be over very soon", a message he also repeated during a series of campaign appearances.

At a recent rally in Florida, he suggested the US could launch another round of strikes similar to the operation that began the war in February.

“We may do another little Epic Fury, or they’ll agree – if they’re smart, they’ll just say, ‘Let’s get down to business.’ But you know, I doubt they’ll do that because perhaps they’re not smart," Trump said.

Top US Military Officials Brief Trump On Iran Options

The Wall Street Journal reported that US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper made a rare visit to the White House on Thursday, accompanied by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine.

The officials briefed Trump on military options as the administration weighs restarting major combat operations against Iran.vThe newspaper also reported that US officials had told Arab Gulf leaders to prepare for a short but intense military campaign after the midterm elections.

Iran War Becomes Political Concern For Trump

The possibility of renewed military action comes as the conflict faces domestic political scrutiny in the United States. A recent Harvard CAPS-Harris poll found that only 35 per cent of registered voters approved of Trump’s handling of the Iran war. The first seven-and-a-half months of the conflict have cost American taxpayers more than $47 billion, according to Pentagon figures provided to Congress.

Washington has maintained that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains the central objective of the war. Control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, has also emerged as a major issue requiring a diplomatic resolution.

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Quick Answers Powered by Ask News18 Why might President Trump order a major military operation against Iran? According to an Axios report citing a US official, President Donald Trump could be more inclined to order a major military operation against Iran if Republicans suffer heavy losses in the upcoming midterm elections, though a White House official stated that election results would not influence his decisions. What military options were recently discussed at the White House regarding Iran? US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine visited the White House to brief President Trump on military options as the administration weighs restarting major combat operations against Iran. What are the primary stated objectives of the US war against Iran? Washington has maintained that preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon remains the central objective of the war, while control of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route has also emerged as a major issue requiring a diplomatic resolution. Powered by Ask News18

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