The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that the U.S. has told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign after the U.S. midterm elections, according to “people briefed on the conversations.”
The communications through diplomatic and military channels are among a growing number of indications that the U.S. and Israel are readying to launch a new round of heavy combat operations against Iran, risking a major escalation in hopes of degrading Tehran’s strength and pushing it toward negotiations.