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  "id": 16996745,
  "title": "Trump warns Gulf states to prepare for ‘possible short, intense renewal of Iran war’ after US midterms: Report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/trump-warns-gulf-states-to-prepare-for-possible-short-intense-renewal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T02:20:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/world/us-iran-war-trump-post-midterm-strikes-vance-peace-talks-10941204/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States has reportedly warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for a short, intense military campaign following the US midterm elections. According to The Wall Street Journal, US and Israeli forces are readying for a new round of heavy combat operations against Iran. This comes as Iran's nuclear program continues to elude international scrutiny, with the IAEA unable to access certain sites since 2025. The US military is bolstering its missile defenses and restocking munitions, while bomber aircraft and fighter jets are preparing for potential strikes. Meanwhile, Iranian infrastructure and nuclear sites remain under threat, with President Trump considering a post-election attack to either degrade Iran's strength or force negotiations.",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
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        "published": "2026-10-28T06:23:21.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "US warns Gulf of intense strikes on Iran after midterms: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/us-warns-gulf-of-intense-strikes-on-iran-after-midterms-report-16928447",
        "published": "2026-10-28T16:41:56.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Axios",
        "title": "Iran pressed to make nuke concessions as massive post-midterms strikes loom",
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        "published": "2026-10-28T18:00:24.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Vance sends letter to Iran hard-liner in bid to revive peace talks as Trump threatens strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/28/vance-sends-letter-to-iran-hard-liner-in-bid-to-revive-peace-talks-as",
        "published": "2026-10-28T21:57:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "US warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/us-warns-allies-to-prepare-for-possible-iran-strikes",
        "published": "2026-10-29T02:14:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hegseth fires the Pentagon’s top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/hegseth-fires-the-pentagons-top-military-planner-even-as-trump",
        "published": "2026-10-29T02:46:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Report | US tells allies: Prepare for possible Iran strikes and retaliation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/report-us-tells-allies-prepare-for-possible-iran-strikes-and",
        "published": "2026-10-29T02:53:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Hegseth fires top Pentagon planner as Trump mulls renewed Iran strikes: Report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/hegseth-fires-top-pentagon-planner-as-trump-mulls-renewed-iran",
        "published": "2026-10-29T03:04:23.000Z"
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