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  "id": 16984222,
  "title": "US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/us-warns-allies-to-prepare-for-possible-iran-strikes-retaliation-16984222",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-28T22:44:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CityNews",
    "slug": "citynews",
    "url": "https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/10/28/us-warns-allies-to-prepare-for-possible-iran-strikes-retaliation-after-elections-ap-sources-say/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. officials have informed several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential military action against Iran following the upcoming midterm elections in the United States. Additionally, there is a possibility that Iran may retaliate against these nations, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter. President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on whether to initiate new strikes against Iran, but has repeatedly stated that he is considering it after the elections on November 3. The U.S. allies are being urged to take precautionary measures due to the potential for retaliatory strikes on critical infrastructure, such as energy facilities, by Iran and its proxy groups. The situation has been further complicated by attacks from Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure and airports, leading to a Saudi-led coalition's counterattacks on Houthi-held territory in Yemen.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. officials have told several Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week’s midterm elections in the United States — as well as the possibility that Iran will attempt to retaliate against them, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter.",
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