[US Military Ready for New Large-Scale Operation Against Iran, Capable of Strike Within 96 Hours of Response] According to a CNN report on October 26th, two US officials stated that US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch a new round of military action against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump. The operation could be substantial. Sources indicated that the current US forces deployed in the region are sufficient to carry out potential strikes. The sources also stated that the scope of this new round of US military action may no longer be limited to strikes against Iranian radar, missile launchers, and other rapidly recoverable military assets. Such operations are often described as "mowing the lawn," designed to periodically weaken an adversary's military capabilities. The US military has been taking similar approaches since Trump called a halt to full-scale combat operations earlier this year. One US official stated, "This will be a large-scale operation." Other current and former officials familiar with internal US military operational planning discussions have expressed similar views. Some believe the question is not whether Trump will order an attack, but when. They believe the order could be issued anytime before the end of the year, but is more likely to be issued after the US midterm elections. (Jinshi)