The Pentagon has fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, the Department of Defense's top military planner. This move comes as U.S. President Donald Trump repeatedly mentions new military strikes against Iran and vows to "finish the job" after going to war with Israel eight months ago. Trump stated that new attacks are an option after the U.S. midterm elections on November 3. Media reports indicate that U.S. officials have informed Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action after Tuesday's vote and potential retaliatory actions by Iran. A third U.S. aircraft carrier and thousands of additional U.S. troops are en route to the region.