5 min read Oct 29, 2026 07:50 AM IST First published on: Oct 29, 2026 at 07:50 AM IST

US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews after his visit to Texas, in Maryland, US, October 28, 2026. (REUTERS)

The United States has reportedly told several Gulf Arab countries to be prepared for a short, intense military campaign after the US midterm elections.

The communications through diplomatic and military channels are among a growing number of indications that the US and Israel are preparing 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 towards negotiations, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing people briefed on the conversations.

The US military is b ringing in a Patriot system from Texas to strengthen its missile defences and has moved troops away from bases where they were vulnerable in preparation for a possible escalation, officials familiar with those…