@insidegeopolitics: Oct 08, 2026 | What happened: The Pentagon has told US Central Command to finish preparing to possibly restart major combat against Iran, US media report. Targets would include energy, infrastructure and nuclear sites, hit alongside Israel. The White House has also asked for options before the November 3 midterms. No date is set, and Trump hasn’t decided. Who is fighting and why: The US and Israel are at war with Iran. Washington has offered terms to end it, but negotiations have repeatedly stalled. Why this is important: A new wave of strikes would pressure Tehran to accept US terms, but it could bring more attacks on Gulf shipping. #News #geopolitics

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