US warned Gulf states of possible military campaign against Iran after November 3 congressional elections

According to The Wall Street Journal, citing U.S. officials, a potential operation could be short but intense. A final decision has not yet been made. The article notes that the U.S. is already deploying Patriot air defense systems to the region from Texas to strengthen missile defense. American forces are replenishing ammunition stocks, and bombers and fighters are preparing to conduct strikes. Another aircraft carrier strike group may join the current fleet of about 20 warships next month. The U.S. has also withdrawn its military personnel from bases where they were in vulnerable positions.