The US has warned several Gulf states to prepare for a short but intense military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections in November. The US armed forces are strengthening missile defense systems, replenishing ammunition supplies and preparing bombers and fighters for possible attacks, the Wall Street Journal notes.

The US has warned several Gulf states to prepare for a short but intense military campaign against Iran after the midterm elections in November. The US armed forces are strengthening missile defense systems, replenishing ammunition supplies and preparing bombers and fighters for possible attacks, the Wall Street Journal notes.