The White House asked the Pentagon to prepare options for strikes on Iran that could take place before the November 3 midterm elections, according to The Atlantic, which cited two administration officials in a report carried by The Jerusalem Post.

US Central Command is developing the options, and the potential targets, the scope of an operation and whether President Donald Trump will authorize military action remain under discussion. The Pentagon has also presented options for operations after the elections, ranging from limited attacks to a broader campaign that could include additional strikes on Iran’s energy industry.