US warns Gulf of intense strikes on Iran after midterms: Report

The US has warned several Gulf Arab nations to prepare for a short, intense military offensive against Iran following the US midterm elections on November 3, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. This comes as US and Israeli forces prepare to carry out another round of attacks against Iran, aiming to weaken Tehran and force it into negotiations.

US forces have been stocking up on ammunition in the region, with bomber aircraft and jet fighters ready for action. The US is also moving a Patriot missile defense system from Texas to Israel for additional support. An aircraft carrier strike group and a Marine expeditionary unit are expected to join around 20 other warships in the Middle East next month.

The Pentagon has reported that the US-Israeli war on Iran, now in its eighth month, has cost over $47.1 billion through October 16, with bombs, missiles, and ammunition making up more than 60% of the total expenses. US President Donald Trump is considering launching a major attack that could target Iranian infrastructure and nuclear sites, though he has not yet made a final decision.