Trump Raises Possibility of Another Operation Against Iran

President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States might carry out another military operation against Iran, while Iranian officials described plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if Washington and Israel resume attacks. Neither statement establishes that a new operation or cable attack is imminent. Speaking at a rally in Florida, Trump said, “We may do another little Epic Fury,” referring to the U.S. military’s name for its campaign against Iran. He gave no details about whether or when another operation might take place. The conflict began on February 28 and is approaching its eighth month. Two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters that Iran had plans to target Gulf undersea cables if the United States and Israel renewed their attacks. They provided few details about possible targets or methods. One official also warned that Iran could obstruct repairs after cable cuts, potentially prolonging communications disruptions. Yadollah Javani, deputy head of political affairs for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, said Iran could target seven major internet cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz if Iranian infrastructure came under attack....