Germany urges diplomacy as WSJ reports US plans short, intense strikes on Iran after midterms

The Wall Street Journal reports Washington has warned Gulf Arab states to prepare for a 'short, intense' military campaign against Iran following the Nov. 3 midterm elections. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz publicly urges diplomacy, signaling allied unease. The report is unconfirmed by US officials; if accurate, it marks a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions with direct implications for Gulf security and oil markets.

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