# US prepares Gulf allies for possible post-election campaign against Iran

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-sends-secret-diplomatic-message-to-allies-as-thousands-of-american-troops-prepare-for-fresh-blitz-on-iran/
- Published: 2026-10-28T12:36:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T12:48:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16245667/Trump-sends-secret-diplomatic-message-allies-thousands-American-troops-prepare-fresh-blitz-Iran.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: Business, Cricket, Markets, Middle East, Sport, World

## Key points

- Trump is weighing strikes on Iran after the midterms.
- US forces are reinforcing regional deployments and defences.
- Iran has threatened retaliation as talks struggle to resume.

## Summary

The Trump administration has reportedly told several Gulf allies to prepare for a brief, intense military campaign against Iran after the US midterm elections. Trump has not ordered an attack, but is said to be considering strikes on Iranian infrastructure and nuclear sites, a shift that could renew a conflict with broad regional and economic consequences.

US forces are replenishing munitions and preparing aircraft, while an additional Patriot system is being sent to Israel and a further carrier group and Marine unit may join about 20 warships in the region. The war is in its eighth month and was estimated to have cost $47.1 billion by mid-October, including $29 billion for munitions; Iran has threatened to retaliate against economic and civilian targets, and mediators are trying to revive talks.

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