By Michael Tennant
The New American
October 29, 2026
The U.S. military - potentially in conjunction with the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) - is preparing to conduct new, major operations against Iran should President Donald Trump give the order, CNN reported Monday.
Two U.S. officials told CNN that U.S. forces were ready to strike "within 96 hours of receiving" Trump's order. And this time, they said, it will "likely go beyond efforts to simply 'mow the lawn' or maintain the status quo by striking radars, launchers and other Iranian assets that can be quickly reconstituted."