US and Israel Draw Up Plans for Renewed Strikes on Iran After Midterm Elections

Summary

The United States and Israel are reportedly drawing up plans for renewed strikes on Iran to follow the American midterm elections. The Straits Times, citing sources, reports that the two allies' militaries have stepped up exercises, including flying planes over Iraq to practise strike manoeuvres. The Times of Israel, citing the New York Times, reports that military drills have been ramped up ahead of a potential short, intensive round of attacks that could hit energy sites, nuclear facilities, and arsenals of missiles and drones. The reports do not give details of the planned operations beyond these points.

Timeline

1. The Straits Times

   22 Oct 2026, 00:50 UTCSource ↗

   The Straits Times reports, citing sources, that the US and Israel are drawing up plans for renewed strikes on Iran after the American elections, and that their militaries have stepped up exercises, including flying planes over Iraq to practise strike manoeuvres.

2. The Times of Israel

   22 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTCSource ↗

   The Times of Israel reports, citing the New York Times, that the US and Israel are said to be drafting plans for resumed strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, with military drills ramped up ahead of a potential short, intensive round of attacks that could hit energy sites, nuclear facilities, and arsenals of missiles and drones.