The Trump administration has quietly warned Gulf allies to brace for a short, ferocious military campaign against Iran as soon as the midterm elections are over.
The message went to several Gulf Arab governments through diplomatic and military channels, The Wall Street Journal reported.
American forces in the region are already gearing up, restocking munitions and readying bombers and fighter jets for strikes.
An extra Patriot missile defense system is being flown to Israel from Texas, while US troops have been moved off Middle East bases left exposed to Iranian fire.
Trump, who has promised not to attack before the midterms, has not given
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