Trump plans to resume strikes on Iran day after midterm elections
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President Donald Trump is planning to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, with his domestic political power set to wane during his final two years in office, and his attention expected to shift to foreign policy.
Source: Brian Bennett; Felicia Schwartz; Inzamam Rashid — Read the full report
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According to three senior Gulf Arab officials who spoke anonymously, the Trump administration has briefed Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense round of strikes on Iran as soon as Nov. 4, the day after the midterm elections. The Wall Street Journal previously reported on these briefings to Gulf Arab countries.
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The Trump administration has briefed Gulf allies to prepare for a short, intense round of strikes on Iran as soon as November 4, according to three senior Gulf Arab officials. These briefings, which the Wall Street Journal previously reported, outline plans to resume military action following the midterm elections.
Global South
Gulf Arab officials report that the Trump administration has briefed regional allies to prepare for a short, intense round of strikes on Iran as soon as November 4. This planned resumption of military action follows the midterm elections, a period when the U.S. president’s domestic political power is expected to wane and his attention is anticipated to shift toward foreign policy.
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- Brian Bennett; Felicia Schwartz; Inzamam RashidBy Brian Bennett; Felicia Schwartz; Inzamam Rashid
President Donald Trump is planning to resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections, with his domestic political power set to wane during his final two years in office, and his attention expected to shift to foreign policy. The Trump administration has briefed Gulf allies to…
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