US alerts Gulf allies to possible Iran strikes after midterms
The US has warned Gulf allies to prepare for the possibility of a brief, intense new round of strikes against Iran after the 3 November midterm elections. President Donald Trump said at a Texas rally that the war would end “whenever I want it to be over”, but sources cited in the article say he has not authorised further attacks.
US forces are preparing aircraft and munitions, another carrier group is being sent to the region, and air defences are being strengthened; diplomats have also been asked to leave some embassies. The reported plans could target Iranian nuclear sites and other infrastructure. The conflict is also hurting Republicans’ midterm prospects as fuel costs rise: the article puts average US petrol at $4.27 a gallon and diesel at $6.35.
In short
- Gulf allies were warned of possible strikes after the midterms.
- Trump says he has not set an end date for the war.
- Rising fuel prices are weighing on Republican campaign prospects.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “US warns Gulf allies of possible strikes against Iran after midterm elections as president declares at Texas rally the war will end ‘whenever i want it to be over’”.