Officials from the Gulf countries claimed that the US administration warned them to be prepared for a short and intense wave of attacks against Iran in early November.
Officials from the Gulf countries claimed that the US administration warned the Gulf against a short and intense wave of attacks against Iran in early November and that the attack could happen right after the Congressional midterm elections.
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Possible military steps of the Trump administration against Iran and security concerns of the Gulf countries.
Three officials from the Gulf countries who spoke to the American MS Now channel made claims about a possible high tension between the USA and Iran.
Accordingly, officials said that the Trump administration informed the Gulf countries about the issue and warned them to be prepared for a "short and intense wave of attacks" against Iran in early November.
Officials also argued that the administration had conveyed that these attacks could happen as early as one day after the midterm elections in the United States on November 3.
Another official pointed out that it was "possible" that Gulf states would oppose US attacks from bases in their countries.
A White House official, who is not authorized to comment publicly, said, "We do not comment on sensitive military plans that are unclear whether they exist. President Trump keeps all options on the table to ensure that Iran never has a nuclear weapon." he said.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) newspaper also announced that the USA had previously warned the Gulf countries to be prepared for a military escalation with Iran.
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