The U.S. Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command to prepare options for a potential resumption of major military strike operations against Iran

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The joint military campaign by the United States and Israel against Iran has been ongoing since February 2026

According to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the U.S. war on Iran, ongoing since February, has caused at least 3,400 deaths and 33,000 injuries

An October 2026 AP-NORC poll found that seven in ten American voters believe the government should prioritize ending the U.S. war on Iran, ongoing since February

A September 2026 Fox News poll found that six in ten Americans oppose military action against Iran that has continued since February, and more than 70 percent believe Donald Trump lacks an end plan

The United States military deployed the Active Denial System to Afghanistan in 2010 but declined to use the weapon during active combat operations

The Wall Street Journal reported that increased military assistance and front-line guidance from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps helped Yemen's Houthi rebels take control of Yemen's Red Sea coast.

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper cited reports that Iran-aligned regional proxy groups are withholding salaries from their own fighters to funnel funds back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

U.S. Central Command Commander Adm. Brad Cooper stated that Iran-backed militias, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and Iraqi groups, are redirecting money back to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps after nine months of war.

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy Chief Adm. Ali Ozmai warned in October 2026 that any vessels turning off tracking systems while transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be considered hostile.

President Donald Trump's presidential approval rating stood at 38% in the Silver Bulletin polling average, affected by economic fatigue and the war with Iran.

Joint Task Force Gold deputy commander Col. Kevin Stonerook stated the task force was assigned a new mission set focused exclusively on coordinating defensive cyber warfare capabilities for Golden Dome against adversary cyberattacks, rather than offensive operations.

Incumbent Republican Senator Jon Husted broke with President Donald Trump by stating that the war with Iran needs to end to lower gas prices.

Space-based interceptor prototypes for Golden Dome are scheduled to undergo flight demonstrations in 2027 before architecture integration in 2028.

Lt. Gen. John Rafferty declared protecting the homeland as the top priority for U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command.

Voter frustration over rising prices and the war in Iran made several 2026 U.S. Senate contests surprisingly competitive.

Blake Gendebien criticized Donald Trump's military actions in Iran, citing their impact on gas prices and lack of congressional approval.

Democratic challenger Janelle Stelson and Republican Representative Scott Perry participated in their single election debate covering the Iran war, healthcare, and the 2020 presidential election aftermath.

Rising diesel fuel prices and increased living costs facing American households have been driven in part by the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran

President Donald Trump ordered military strikes on Iran alongside Israel in February 2026, launching a war that triggered a surge in gasoline prices

Rising fuel prices and economic knock-on effects from the U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran contributed to a steady decline in Donald Trump's public approval ratings