US officials have warned regional allies in the Middle East to prepare for possible renewed military strikes against Iran following next week's midterm elections, with diplomats also cautioning them to ready defenses against potential Iranian retaliation. President Donald Trump has not finalized a decision on whether to authorize fresh military action, though officials said they expect any escalation to span several days and involve strikes by the US and its partners, followed by Iranian and Tehran-backed armed groups' counterattacks.
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