https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-trump-s-midterm-deadline-looms-gulf-countries-brace-for-possible-renewal-of-iran-warContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-trump-s-midterm-deadline-looms-gulf-countries-brace-for-possible-renewal-of-iran-warhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-trump-s-midterm-deadline-looms-gulf-countries-brace-for-possible-renewal-of-iran-war#u183335Sat, 07 Nov 2026 02:26:11 +0000Gulf states are preparing for potential US military action against Iran as President Trump's midterm deadline looms. The US has threatened to strike Iran again, prompting concerns of a war that could make Gulf states targets for Iranian reprisal. Diplomatic efforts are underway to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments.Why it mattersThe tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, with the US imposing sanctions on Iran and Iran retaliating with attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities. The Gulf states, which host US military bases, are worried a