The US military is finalizing preparations for a possible renewal of major combat operations against Iran. The preparation includes the deployment of additional military equipment to the region. Qatari mediators are trying to secure the agreement of the US and Iran on a draft deal to prevent the resumption of hostilities and allow direct talks to resume in the coming days. Diplomats warn that Iran's celebrations of Republican election defeats could increase Trump's willingness to resume military action. Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen called for budget cuts and an immediate end to the war against Iran, calling it illegal and saying that taxpayers' money should not fund the continuation of the war.

The US military is finalizing preparations for a possible renewal of major combat operations against Iran. The preparation includes the deployment of additional military equipment to the region. Qatari mediators are trying to secure the agreement of the US and Iran on a draft deal to prevent the resumption of hostilities and allow direct talks to resume in the coming days. Diplomats warn that Iran's celebrations of Republican election defeats could increase Trump's willingness to resume military action. Maryland Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen called for budget cuts and an immediate end to the war against Iran, calling it illegal and saying that taxpayers' money should not fund the continuation of the war.