US, Israel elections raise risk of renewed Iran conflict

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Sina Finance reports Trump may resume strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections, as Iran prepares retaliation and Gulf states fear escalation.

Sina Finance reports that President Trump has sent a third carrier strike group and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Gulf, hinting at renewed strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections. [1]

Iran is preparing for U.S. bombing around the elections and plans retaliation across the region, including against Israel and the UAE, according to a source familiar with Tehran’s thinking. [1]

Houthi attacks on Saudi energy facilities and Riyadh airport have killed dozens and wounded hundreds, prompting the U.S. State Department to order partial evacuation of diplomats and families from Saudi Arabia. [1]

Sources

  1. 美国和以色列迎来关键选举 中东局势再度逼近危险关口

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