The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, Nov. 6, citing people with knowledge, that the United States has told several Arab Gulf states to be prepared for a short-term but intense military campaign after the midterm elections. According to this newspaper, the US military is moving a Patriot missile defense system from Texas to bolster its missile defense capability, and in anticipation of the escalation of the conflict, it has withdrawn its forces from vulnerable bases across Iran. People familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that US forces in the region are replenishing their ammunition reserves and fighter jets are also preparing to carry out strikes.

The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, Nov. 6, citing people with knowledge, that the United States has told several Arab Gulf states to be prepared for a short-term but intense military campaign after the midterm elections. According to this newspaper, the US military is moving a Patriot missile defense system from Texas to bolster its missile defense capability, and in anticipation of the escalation of the conflict, it has withdrawn its forces from vulnerable bases across Iran. People familiar with the matter told the Wall Street Journal that US forces in the region are replenishing their ammunition reserves and fighter jets are also preparing to carry out strikes.