By Osama Ali
Key Takeaways:
Reports of at least 10 US cargo aircraft landing at Israeli bases Ovda and Nevatim, with more sent to Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, have fueled speculation about possible renewed strikes on Iran after the 3 November midterms.
An Israeli official said both countries are preparing for any Trump decision while none has been made; US officials have warned of possible post-election operations and Iranian retaliation, and Admiral Brad Cooper has briefed Trump on options.
Trump said he believes the war will end soon and demanded nuclear assurances; the deployments show preparation but do not confirm an attack has been ordered or diplomacy has ended.
(Albawaba) — Reports of American military aircraft arriving in Israel and warnings to regional allies have intensified speculation about renewed US strikes on Iran after the November 3 midterm elections. However, no confirmed attack date has been announced.
Israeli public broadcaster KAN reported that at least 10 US military cargo aircraft landed at Ovda and Nevatim air bases, with additional aircraft sent to bases in Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, according to Türkiye Today.
An Israeli official told KAN that both countries were preparing for whatever decision President Donald Trump makes, while stressing that no decision had yet been taken.
The reported deployments come alongside diplomatic warnings about a potential escalation.
Alhurra, citing Associated Press reporting, said American officials had advised regional partners to prepare for possible renewed operations after the US elections—and Iranian retaliation against energy facilities and critical infrastructure. The warnings did not identify a specific day.
US Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper also reportedly briefed Trump on military options against Iran. Additional air defenses, ammunition and supplies have been sent to the region, according to reporting cited by Türkiye Today.
Despite the preparations, Trump struck a different tone on Friday, telling Kansas City radio station KCMO that he believed the Iran war would end soon. He offered no detailed timetable and reiterated Washington’s demand for assurances that Tehran would never obtain a nuclear weapon.
For now, the deployments indicate preparation for a possible confrontation. They do not establish that an attack has been ordered or that diplomacy has ended.
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