Is the US preparing to resume its war with Iran after the midterms?

Arab News · Jonathan Gornall · 2026-11-02 20:37 UTC

Is the US preparing to resume its war with Iran after the midterms?

- Trump has reportedly resisted Israeli pressure for renewed strikes, but his warnings suggest restraint may end after Americans vote

- US warships are converging on the Gulf as Tehran threatens retaliation against American bases and civilian infrastructure across the region

LONDON: The countdown to America’s midterm elections has become a countdown of a different kind in the Middle East, where an uneasy pause in major US military operations against Iran could end once American voters have cast their ballots.

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