US warns allies of possible Iran strikes and retaliation after the elections, AP sources say

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. Authorities have informed a number of Middle East countries and regional allies to be prepared for potential renewed military action against Iran after next week's midterm elections in the United States – as well as the possibility that.

Key points

• President Donald Trump has not created a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes against Iran, the diplomats stressed.
• Both of the diplomats spoke on the condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to comment concerning the sensitive warnings conveyed by U.S.
• Urgings for allies to prepare for potential retaliation are putting the region on alert that a return to major operations could now be on the horizon.
• AP AUDIO: US warns allies to prepare for feasible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, AP sources say.
• Is warning Middle East allies that attacks against Iran may resume shortly.

Both of the diplomats spoke on the condition of anonymity since they were not authorized to comment concerning the sensitive warnings conveyed by U.S. Diplomats and defense authorities.

President Donald Trump has not created a final decision on whether to carry out new strikes against Iran, the diplomats stressed. The president, nevertheless, has repeatedly stated that he is weighing ordering new military action once the critical Nov. 3 elections in the United States are over.

Those threats and the fresh U.S. Urgings for allies to prepare for potential retaliation are putting the region on alert that a return to major operations could now be on the horizon.

Notably, the U.S. Is warning Middle East allies that attacks against Iran may resume shortly. AP correspondent Jennifer King reports.

In short, US warns allies of possible Iran strikes and retaliation after the elections, is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.