WASHINGTON, November 6, 2026: US President Donald Trump has held high-level consultations with his national security team over the possibility of resuming military strikes against Iran, raising concerns about renewed conflict in the Middle East.
According to a Fox News report, senior US officials confirmed that meetings took place at the White House on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss potential military operations against Iran and the possibility of restarting hostilities.
The discussions reportedly focused on available military options, although officials did not disclose whether any operational decisions had been made or whether Trump had authorised fresh strikes.
No formal announcement of a new military operation has been issued by the White House.
November 9 mentioned amid speculation over possible strikes
The Fox News report also referred to November 9 in connection with lunar conditions in the Middle East, noting that reduced moonlight could provide darker conditions for certain military operations.
Low-light conditions can be relevant to military planning, particularly for operations requiring concealment or reduced visibility.
However, the reference to November 9 does not establish that the United States has selected that date for an attack.
There has been no official confirmation that November 9 is being considered as the date for renewed military action against Iran.
Trump says decision on Iran could come soon
Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, Trump indicated that Washington would decide soon whether to resume military operations against Iran.
His remarks followed the reported national security consultations and added to uncertainty over the administration’s next steps.
The meetings and Trump’s comments have intensified concerns about a possible escalation of military tensions in the Middle East.
However, the nature of the options discussed, the extent of any military preparations and the administration’s final intentions remain unclear.
The reported consultations indicate that renewed military action is under consideration, but they do not amount to confirmation that an attack has been approved or scheduled.