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strikeOct 29, 2026

Trump tells allies to brace for return to Iran war after midterms

Summary

U.S. officials have warned several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after next week’s U.S. midterm elections and potential Iranian retaliation, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter.

Source: Daily Sabah — Read the full report

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Neutral

Two diplomats briefed on the matter stated that U.S. officials warned several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran and potential Iranian retaliation following next week’s U.S. midterm elections. The diplomats, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to comment, emphasized that President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes against Iran.

Israeli

U.S. officials have warned regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran and potential Iranian retaliation following next week’s midterm elections. Two diplomats briefed on the matter conveyed these sensitive warnings, noting that President Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes.

Western

U.S. officials have warned regional allies to prepare for potential renewed military action against Iran following next week’s midterm elections, according to two diplomats. These officials emphasized that President Trump has not yet made a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes.

Gulf Arab

U.S. officials have warned several Middle Eastern countries to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran, according to two diplomats who spoke on condition of anonymity. These warnings were conveyed to regional allies regarding potential Iranian retaliation following next week’s U.S. midterm elections. The diplomats stressed that President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes.

Global South

U.S. officials have reportedly warned Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran following next week’s midterm elections. Two diplomats, speaking anonymously because they were not authorized to comment, conveyed these sensitive warnings from U.S. diplomats and defense officials. They stressed that President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes.

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  • Daily SabahBy Daily Sabah

    U.S. officials have warned several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after next week’s U.S. midterm elections and potential Iranian retaliation, according to two diplomats briefed on the matter. Both of the d…

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