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US warns Gulf of intense strikes on Iran after midterms: Report

Middle East Eye28 October 2026, 16:47 UTCIran

US warns Gulf of intense strikes on Iran after midterms: Report The US has warned several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military offensive against Iran after the US midterm elections on 3 November, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on Wednesday. The warning sent by diplomatic and military channels is the latest indication that the US and Israel are preparing to launch another round of attacks against Iran, in an effort to weaken Tehran and force it to negotiations, according to WSJ's sources. US forces have been restock

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