Washington:Washington has informed Gulf states about the necessity to prepare for a potential short military campaign against Iran. This development comes amidst a joint military buildup by the United States and Israel, aimed at weakening Tehran and compelling it to enter negotiations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the United States has communicated with several Arab Gulf states, advising them to brace for a brief and intense military campaign against Iran. This initiative is anticipated to occur after the U.S. midterm elections, as per informed sources cited by The Wall Street Journal.

The military preparations involve deploying a Patriot missile system from Texas to the region, replenishing ammunition stockpiles, and readying bombers and fighter jets. Additionally, an extra carrier strike group and units of the U.S. Marine Corps are expected to join the U.S. fleet in the Middle East in the upcoming month. U.S. President Donald Trump, who has not yet made a final decision, seems inclined towards launching a major offensive targeting Iran’s infrastructure and nuclear sites, marking a shift from the previous strategy of economic pressure and naval blockade.

Analysts caution that such military actions may not lead to the overthrow of the Iranian regime and could instead cause it to become more resolute. Iran possesses a substantial stockpile of ballistic missiles and has previously endured over 20,000 strikes. Tehran has also threatened severe retaliation against economic and civilian targets in the region, increasing anxiety among Gulf states, which are urgently working to replenish their missile defense systems.

Efforts by regional diplomatic circles to revive talks and prevent escalation have so far been unsuccessful, mainly due to Washington’s focus on the nuclear issue and Tehran’s stringent demands. Some analysts believe that President Trump might use a new round of strikes to claim a political victory, potentially allowing him to reduce American involvement in the region.