The Wall Street Journal reported that the US has warned the Persian Gulf states to be prepared for the possibility of a short but intense military campaign against Iran after next week's US midterm elections. According to this newspaper, the American and Israeli military are preparing for a new wave of military attacks aimed at reducing the power of the Islamic Republic. An interview with Shahir Harog Telth, an analyst of international relations and Iranian issues, and Sheen Sami, an expert on national security.