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U.S. urges Mideast allies to prepare for possible new Iran strikes after midterms, sources say

Haaretz29 October 2026, 10:07 UTCIran

U.S. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on renewed military action, but regional allies have been warned to prepare for Iranian retaliation against energy facilities and other critical infrastructure, diplomats say

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