There is a possibility of a new military strike against Iran on November 4, the day after the US midterm elections. Washington has alerted its allies in the Persian Gulf region about this, advising them to be prepared for a potential attack.
This report comes from the US media outlet MSNow, citing three senior officials from Arab nations in the Persian Gulf who are familiar with the matter.
According to these officials, any such strike would likely be brief but intense. Concerned that Iran might retaliate, the Gulf states have urged the US to de-escalate tensions.
One of the officials noted that some Gulf nations might oppose the use of US military bases located on their territory for an attack on Iran, adding that he would not be surprised if such opposition were to arise.
The United States has not conducted any strikes against Iran since September 1. President Donald Trump had previously pledged not to launch any new attacks on Iran prior to the midterm elections.
When asked about the potential strike plans, a White House official told MSNow, “We do not comment on sensitive military plans—plans that may or may not exist.”
The official added, “President Trump has kept all options on the table to ensure that Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.”
Meanwhile, Iran’s state-run news agency, Tasnim, reported that amid fears of renewed attacks by the US and Israel, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has issued a warning to Washington, while also urging against any new military operations in Iran.
Khamenei has instructed the Iranian armed forces to respond immediately to any threats from adversaries, stating that there will be no “geographical limitations” regarding such responses.
It is worth noting that the conflict involving Iran began on February 28, following a joint attack by the United States and Israel. This ongoing conflict, which has persisted for nearly eight months, has disrupted global oil and gas supplies. Fuel prices have risen. As a result, the economies of various countries and global trade have come under significant pressure.
