According to The Wall Street Journal, the US has warned Gulf Arab nations of a possible military offensive against Iran after the midterms.
The United States has warned several Gulf Arab countries to prepare for the possibility of a brief but intensive military campaign against Iran following next week's midterm elections, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday night, citing individuals familiar with the discussions.
According to the report, Washington has begun taking precautionary military measures in the Middle East, including deploying additional air defense capabilities and relocating personnel from installations vulnerable to Iranian attacks.
The US military is transferring a Patriot air defense battery from Texas to strengthen its regional defenses, while moving troops away from bases that could come under Iranian fire.
The newspaper described the preparations as indications that Washington and Jerusalem may be positioning themselves for another round of military confrontation with the Islamic Republic. (Read More)
