The United States told several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for potential Iran strikes
Trump’s rally comment, “You’ll see Iran in a couple of weeks,” came as the WSJ reported Washington warned several Gulf Arab states of possible post-midterm military action through diplomatic and military channels. House of Saud also reported Tehran threatened Gulf desalination plants, power grids and oil facilities if Washington strikes again.
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The United States has told several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a possible short, intense military campaign against Iran after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people briefed on the conversations. The warnings were sent through diplomatic and military channels. The Journal said they were among growing signs that the U.S. and Israel are preparing renewed heavy operations to weaken Tehran and push it toward negotiations. The New Arab reported that possible targets include nuclear facilities and other critical infrastructure. The New York Post reported that U.S. forces in the region were replenishing munitions and preparing bombers and fighter jets; NewsCord said additional missile-defense equipment was being moved to Israel. House of Saud reported that Iran has threatened Gulf desalination plants, power grids and oil facilities if the U.S. strikes again.
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- House of Saud — US Warns Gulf States to Prepare for Iran Campaign
- The New Arab — US warns Gulf of 'intense' return to Iran war after midterms
- investingLive — US warns Gulf allies of possible short, intense Iran campaign after midterms: WSJ
- The Wall Street Journal — U.S. Warns Gulf of Possible Short, Intense Renewal of Iran War After Midterms - WSJ
- The Times of Israel — US warns Gulf states of possible renewed Iran offensive after midterms – report
- NewsCord — US Warns Gulf Arab Countries Of Possible Short, Intense Iran War After Midterms: 7 outlets compared | NewsCord
- Yeni Şafak — US warns Gulf allies of post-midterm Iran offensive
- New York Post — Trump warns Gulf allies to prepare for fresh blitz on Iran after midterm elections: report
Verifier’s note
The Wall Street Journal directly reports that the U.S. warned Gulf countries to prepare for a possible short, intense campaign after the midterms. House of Saud, The New Arab, investingLive, The Times of Israel, NewsCord, Yeni Şafak, and the New York Post also report the same claim, attributing it to the Wall Street Journal; the results are dated October 28, consistent with the proposed event’s timing.