US and Israel are planning to hit Iran again once elections are over

The United States and Israel may resume military strikes against Iran, with potential targets including nuclear facilities, energy infrastructure, and missile and drone arsenals, according to The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald. While US President Donald Trump stated on October 8 that he would not renew attacks before the US midterms, reports suggest both nations are preparing for renewed operations.

Analysts suggest that the timing of such moves may be dictated by the US midterms on November 3 and Israel's general election on October 27.

The National Business and The National UAE report that two US aircraft carrier strike groups are currently in the region, with a third en route. Additionally, Israel has reportedly conducted a military sortie near the Iranian border. Amidst these developments, the US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.

State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott stated the order to leave Saudi Arabia was prompted by threats from Yemen's Houthis regarding attacks on airports and critical sites, rather than an imminent attack on Iran. However, another State Department representative noted that hostilities have the potential to escalate rapidly beyond that immediate area.

Brief written by urgent.news from The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, The National Business, The National UAE — 4 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.