U.S. diplomats and military commanders have told Arab capitals in the Persian Gulf during confidential consultations about the possibility of launching a “short but heavy” military operation against the Islamic Republic after the 3 November elections.
The Wall Street Journal revealed, citing informed sources, that Donald Trump has shown a strong desire to target Tehran’s nuclear facilities and key infrastructure, although the final order for the operation has not yet been issued.
New deployment of U.S. forces in the Middle East—strengthening missile defenses: the transfer of Patriot systems from bases in Texas to the region to counter possible missile responses.
Force redeployment: moving personnel from poorly defended and vulnerable bases to safer locations.
Logistics and weapons: extensive stockpiling of ammunition and preparing fighter jets and strategic bombers.
Naval deployment: a new carrier strike group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will join approximately 20 warships stationed in the region over the coming month.
White House position: Washington has declined to confirm or deny operational details, but insists that all options—including the military option to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon—remain on the table.
