US warns Gulf allies of possible short but intense flare up in Iran war after midterms

US warns Gulf allies of possible short but intense flare up in Iran war after midterms "We may do another little Epic Fury," Mr Trump said at a rally last week - but the president has said he will not attack Iran before the midterms. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Add us as preferred source Comments By Tannur Anders 06:12, Wed, Oct 28, 2026 Updated: 06:18, Wed, Oct 28, 2026 The US has warned Gulf nations of a possible flare up in the Iran war after the midterms (Image: Getty) The US has reportedly told several countries in the Gulf to prepare for a short but intense military campaign following the midterm elections next week .

The Wall Street Journal has reported there are indications that the US and Israel are preparing to launch a fresh assault against Iran , risking a major escalation in hopes of degrading Tehran's strength and pushing it toward negotiations. This comes as Americans prepare to cast their vote on November 3, which could threaten a shake-up for the Trump government. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The US is sending an additional Patriot system to Israel to ramp up its missile defences in the country, according to flight tracking data and two officials with knowledge of the movement.

It has also moved troops off bases in the Middle East where they were vulnerable in preparation for an escalation, WSJ reports. Israel also has prepared plans and targets for a new attack, the WSJ reports. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has advocated for strikes to degrade Iran's strength and toppling the regime. Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family .

Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . Nicki Minaj’s reaction to Donald Trump’s bold remark US military set to bombard Iran within days and ‘finish the job’ US President Donald Trump (Image: Getty) US President Donald Trump has not decided to go ahead but is leaning toward a large post-election attack, people familiar with his thinking said.

An attack could target Iranian infrastructure and nuclear sites. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT "We may do another little Epic Fury," Mr Trump said at a rally last week, referring to the heavy US and Israeli campaign in February that sparked the conflict. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The White House said it would not comment on "sensitive military plans that may or may not exist." It added: "President Trump keeps all options on the table to ensure that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon."

Many analysts believe Iran is not likely to concede under further attacks. The country, which sustained over 20,000 strikes by the US and Israel during the most active phase of the war, managed to attack ships in the Persian Gulf, targeted US troops and warships and brought demands to the negotiation table. "I believe one of the biggest mistakes Israel and the United States continue to make is assuming that another round of strikes against Iran, including attacks on critical infrastructure or the elimination of senior officials, could somehow bring down the regime," said Danny Citrinowicz, a former Israeli military intelligence official.

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