Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei orders third direct attack on Israel, report says

The attack will likely occur after the U.S. presidential vote on Nov. 5 due to Iran's concerns that more tensions in the region could boost Donald Trump

Iran’s supreme leader has instructed the country’s Supreme National Security Council to prepare for another assault on Israel, The New York Times reported on Thursday.

The report, which cited three Iranian officials, said Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made the decision on Monday after reviewing a report from senior military commanders on the extent of the damage caused by last week’s Israeli strikes on Iran’s missile production capabilities and air defense systems, critical energy infrastructure and a main port.