US and Israel preparing fresh attacks on Iran after midterm elections
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 14:04 · Archive
The US has warned Gulf countries to prepare for renewed military operations against Iran following American midterm elections on 3 November.
The United States has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for renewed military operations against Iran following the US midterm elections on 3 November. According to the Wall Street Journal, the US and Israel are planning the campaign to degrade Iran and push it toward negotiations.
US military preparations are already underway. Forces in the region are stocking munitions and preparing bombers and fighter jets for fresh strikes. Flight-tracking data and officials confirmed that the US is shipping an additional Patriot missile system to Israel to strengthen its air defences. The US has also moved troops from vulnerable bases in the Middle East.
President Trump has publicly indicated that renewed strikes may follow the election. At a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, he said: 'We may do another little Epic Fury. Or they'll agree. If they're smart, they'll just say, let's get down to business.' Trump and his aides have been attempting to revive peace talks since a preliminary agreement collapsed in July when Iran resumed attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranians are closely following both the US midterm elections and recent Israeli elections, knowing the results could significantly affect their country's future. A Tehran resident told Al Jazeera he expected more fighting regardless of which Israeli candidate wins. Iranian authorities blame the US and Israel for nationwide protests in January.
However, analysts question whether further military action would achieve US objectives. A former Israeli military intelligence official stated that assuming another round of strikes could bring down Iran's government would be 'one of the biggest mistakes'. Iran sustained over 20,000 strikes by the US and Israel during the war's most intensive phase but continued to strike ships in the Persian Gulf, attack US forces and pursue negotiations.
How it is being reported
- Trump warns Gulf allies to prepare for fresh blitz on Iran after midterm elections: reportThe US has reportedly warned “several” Gulf Arab countries to brace for a brief revival of intense attacks on Iran following the Nov. 3 midterm election.New York Post · 28 Oct, 13:55
- US warns Gulf countries of possible Iran war escalation after midterm elections'One of the biggest mistakes Israel and the United States continue to make is assuming that another round of strikes against Iran... could somehow bring down the regime,' a former Israeli military intelligence official saidThe Mirror · 28 Oct, 06:58
- Iranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli, US electionsThe US and Israel have teased strikes around their elections, particularly against Iran's civilian infrastructure.Al Jazeera · 27 Oct, 13:23
In this story: United States · Iran · Israel · Donald Trump · Benjamin Netanyahu · Gulf countries
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