The United States has warned several Arab countries in the Persian Gulf about the possible resumption of large-scale military action against Iran after the midterm elections to the US Congress, scheduled for November 3. Washington is considering a scenario of a short but intense operation, which Israel may join.
This was reported by The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the diplomatic and military consultations.
According to the publication, the American side conveyed the corresponding warnings through diplomatic and military channels. At the same time, US President Donald Trump has not yet made a final decision on a new operation, although, according to the newspaper's sources, he is increasingly leaning towards a military scenario.
Among the potential targets are Iran's nuclear facilities and other critical infrastructure. Meanwhile, the US military is replenishing weapons stocks, strengthening missile defense, and preparing for possible escalation.
The White House declined to confirm the existence of specific strike plans. The administration stressed that Trump is keeping all options on the table to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. Diplomatic settlement also remains among the possible scenarios.
Earlier, ABC News, citing Israeli sources, reported that the US and Israel have already developed plans to resume joint attacks. At the same time, Washington stated that it will not launch new strikes until after the US elections on November 3.
Possible escalation creates risks for the entire Persian Gulf region. Iran has warned that if attacks resume, it may strike back at economic and other facilities of neighboring states. New hostilities could also exacerbate the situation with maritime shipping and energy supplies.
In parallel, international mediators are trying to resume negotiations between Washington and Tehran, but there is no significant progress yet. The US insists on discussing Iran's nuclear program, while Tehran puts forward its own conditions for returning to negotiations.
At a meeting of the UN Security Council on October 27, IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stated that the agency has not recorded signs of reconstruction of Iranian nuclear facilities damaged during the 2025-2026 attacks. At the same time, due to the lack of access for IAEA inspectors, the agency cannot fully verify the condition of these facilities and the accounting of nuclear materials.
Based on materials from: The Wall Street Journal, ABC News, UN
