Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Pentagon draws up new Iran strike plans as Trump hesitates

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is preparing options to restart major combat operations against Iran, even as President Donald Trump continues to show ambivalence about restarting the war, according to U.S. officials.

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    WASHINGTON — The U.S. military is preparing options to restart major combat operations against Iran, even as President Donald Trump continues to show ambivalence about restarting the war, according to U.S. officials.

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