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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally for the midterm elections in South Carolina on Oct. 29, 2026. (Credit: Kent Nishimura/AFP) Add as preferred on Google Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 4 a.m. This is the new deadline that Donald Trump is reportedly setting for a possible military strike against Iran, diplomatic sources told L’Orient-Le Jour. As with previous deadlines, this could be intended to increase pressure on Tehran as part of a psychological warfare campaign. But it could also indicate that the U.S. president is seriously considering launching a large-scale military operation in coordination with Israel.All diplomatic signals point to a major escalation. Even if Trump wanted to limit the military operation to a quick, targeted strike, Tehran would not accept it and would broaden its response to include American interests and neighboring countries, particularly the Gulf states. Iran has even sent threatening messages to these countries, warning that if its nuclear facilities, energy and... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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