The US military is finalizing preparations for a potential resumption of major combat operations against Iran, including the deployment of additional military assets in the region, Axios reports. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators are trying to get US and Iranian approval for a draft agreement aimed at preventing a resumption of hostilities and allowing direct negotiations to resume within days. Diplomats and advisers are now warning that Iran's celebrations of Republican election losses could increase Trump's willingness to resume military action.

The US military is finalizing preparations for a potential resumption of major combat operations against Iran, including the deployment of additional military assets in the region, Axios reports. Meanwhile, Qatari mediators are trying to get US and Iranian approval for a draft agreement aimed at preventing a resumption of hostilities and allowing direct negotiations to resume within days. Diplomats and advisers are now warning that Iran's celebrations of Republican election losses could increase Trump's willingness to resume military action.