IDF prepares for renewed war with Iran as officials cite unpredictability of Trump
According to Ynet, as domestic pressure mounts on Donald Trump to refrain from resuming military operations against Iran following the Republican midterm election defeat, the IDF is preparing for a potential return to hostilities. A senior Israeli official noted the difficulty in predicting Trump's decisions, stating that "trying to predict his mood is a dangerous business." Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance criticized the war's impact on election results, labeling it the cause of the Republican loss. However, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that Trump might authorize new strikes to project strength, regardless of political consequences. Trump, responding to the criticism, defended the necessity of military action to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons and indicated that military options remain on the table.