Washington warned regional allies of possible renewed fighting with Iran
The Wall Street Journal reported that Washington warned regional allies to prepare for a possible short but intense resumption of fighting with Iran after the November 3 midterm elections. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump had not decided whether to launch new strikes, according to bankingnews.gr. Iran International reported Trump was pursuing diplomacy while preparing for possible operations.
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Iran International cited The Wall Street Journal as reporting that Washington alerted allies to the prospect of renewed, brief but intense hostilities after the Nov. 3 midterms. The newspaper also reported that Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, briefed Donald Trump on military options.
Trump said Washington still had one or two targets to address in Iran and suggested they could be struck within minutes, referring specifically to Pickaxe Mountain, a suspected underground nuclear facility, Times Kuwait reported. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the president remained undecided on further strikes and favored a diplomatic solution.
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, said another round of fighting was not in the region’s interest, adding that the UAE was “braced for the worst.” The campaign began on Feb. 28.
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- Iran International — Netanyahu pressing Trump to strike Iran immediately after midterms - Axios | Iran International
- timeskuwait.com — GCC wary of renewed US-Iran tensions, UAE says it is ‘braced for the worst’ - Times Kuwait
- bankingnews.gr — Iran's 7 terms for deal and warnings of surprise war - US nuclear strike possible, Trump decisions November 7
Verifier’s note
Times Kuwait reports Gulf concern and uncertainty over diplomacy; BankingNews says Gulf allies were warned to prepare for a possible renewed operation. Iran International also describes that warning, but attributes it to earlier Wall Street Journal reporting, alongside Axios reporting on preparations.