U.S. warns West Asian allies to prepare for potential strikes on Iran

U.S. officials have advised regional allies to prepare for potential renewed military action against Iran following upcoming U.S. midterm elections.

Diplomats noted that President Donald Trump is weighing new strikes, while regional officials brace for possible Iranian retaliation on energy infrastructure.

The Pentagon has deployed the USS Theodore Roosevelt and amphibious landing ships with about 9,000 troops to the Persian Gulf.