US Prepares Gulf for Intense Campaign Against Iran After November 3

Author: Charly HessounPublished on: October 28, 2026Country: United States

World / International

US Prepares Gulf for Intense Campaign Against Iran After November 3

According to The Wall Street Journal, Washington has asked several Gulf countries to prepare for an offensive against Iran after the November 3 US midterm elections. The White House did not confirm the preparations, but said Donald Trump was keeping all options open to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The US military is moving a Patriot battery from Texas and withdrawing troops from bases exposed to Iranian fire. Tehran is strengthening its defenses and has threatened a broader retaliation against the United States and its Gulf allies.

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