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The Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago to conclude preparations for resuming major combat operations in Iran , U.S. officials said. Why it matters: The directive didn't include a specific date for launching strikes, and President Trump hasn't made any final decisions. But U.S. and Israeli sources say it could happen before the U.S. midterm elections and possibly the Israeli elections a week earlier. The big picture: If major combat operations resume, they're expected to include massive bombing of Iranian energy, infrastructure and nuclear targets, sources say. Resuming the war in the next three to four weeks could influence the midterm elections, in part because oil prices might rise in response. "The Department's job is to develop and present military options to the President," a Pentagon official told Axios. A White House official said Trump has all options available at any time. "The U.S. is in a very strong position with control of the Strait of Hormuz and th
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