Axios reports that following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, the US is completing preparations for its next wave of attacks on Iran, and is sending additional military assets to the Middle East in anticipation of the potential order to be given. One of Trump's former advisers told Axios "It's one thing to lose the midterms. But Trump doesn't want to look like a loser twice. ".

Axios reports that following the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, the US is completing preparations for its next wave of attacks on Iran, and is sending additional military assets to the Middle East in anticipation of the potential order to be given. One of Trump's former advisers told Axios "It's one thing to lose the midterms. But Trump doesn't want to look like a loser twice. ".