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US tells Gulf allies to prepare for possible renewed strikes on Iran after the midterms, reports say

Confirmedon two or more distinct origins, at least one tied to no party: 2 distinct origins, 2 tied to no party.

The Wall Street Journal reported that the US told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign against Iran after the 3 November midterm elections. Two diplomats told AP the US urged regional allies to prepare for possible renewed action and for Iranian retaliation. Both reports said President Donald Trump had made no final decision; Trump had said late on 27 October that 'anything's possible'.

When
28 October 2026
Where
Washington, the US
What
policy
Acting party
Government of the United States
Attribution
Attributed by independent sources. The Wall Street Journal and AP, citing people briefed and diplomats; the US government did not confirm it in these sources.
In the record
Published 2026-11-02 20:42 UTC · revision 1

Sources

  1. Evidence CBS News Media · Unaffiliated origin: AP reporting (two diplomats briefed on the matter) · published 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC
  2. Evidence The Express Tribune Media · Unclassed origin: Wall Street Journal report (people briefed) · published 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
  3. Evidence Ynetnews Media · Unaffiliated origin: Wall Street Journal report (people briefed) · published 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
  4. Evidence Shafaq News Media · Unaffiliated origin: Wall Street Journal report (people briefed) · published 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC
  5. Evidence Fox News Media · Unclassed origin: Wall Street Journal report (people briefed) · published 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC

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