Pentagon orders military to prepare for possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran

By BORSA NewsroomPublished Oct 7, 2026, 7:31 PM EDTUpdated Oct 7, 2026, 7:34 PM EDT

The Pentagon has instructed the US Military to conclude preparations for potentially resuming major combat operations in Iran, per Axios. US and Israeli sources say operations could happen before the midterm elections. A White House official said President Trump has all options available. The national security team met at Camp David on Friday to discuss the matter. Brent crude oil is trading above $101/barrel.

Sentimentbearish 20

Strongly bearish · 20 of 100

Impact80

high · market-wide

Confidence60%

moderate confidence · 2 wires

WHAT WE KNOW

Pentagon instructed military to conclude preparations for potential resumption of major combat operations in Iran
US and Israeli sources say operations could happen before midterm elections
White House official said Trump has all options available at any time
National security team met at Camp David on Friday to discuss possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran
Brent crude oil trading above $101/barrel
The Pentagon has instructed the US Military to finalize preparations for potentially resuming major combat operations in Iran, according to Axios. US and Israeli sources indicate operations could occur before the midterm elections. A White House official said President Trump has all options available. The national security team met at Camp David on Friday to discuss the matter. Brent crude oil is trading above $101/barrel.

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Thu 6:30 PMPentagon drafted plans for three-day strikes on Iran; Trump: no attack before midtermsbearish 25 · impact 80
Thu 6:48 AMBrent crude rises 5% to $105.27 a barrelbearish 25 · impact 80
Thu 6:36 AMBrent crude extends gains to 5%, trades above $105 a barrelbearish 30 · impact 60
Wed 9:34 PMUS military on alert for possible Iran strikes as Trump weighs timing, Axios reportsbearish 30 · impact 70
Wed 7:31 PMPentagon told to prepare for possible major combat operations in Iran, Axios reportsbearish 20 · impact 80 · this page
Wed 3:10 PMWhite House instructs Pentagon to prepare Iran strike options before midterms, Atlantic reportsbearish 30 · impact 70
Wed 3:10 PMWhite House seeks Iran strike options before midterms, with U.S. refraining from strikes for weeks, Atlantic reportsbearish 30 · impact 60
Wed 3:09 PMWhite House seeks Iran strike options before midterms - Atlantic https://t.co/NTd9x9pdMn
Wed 3:07 PMWhite House seeks Iran strike options before midterms, Atlantic reportsbearish 30 · impact 70 · first wire

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