US President Trump prepares to escalate military action against Iran after the midterm elections, deploying additional troops to the Persian Gulf.

US President Trump is preparing to resume strikes against Iran after the November 3rd midterm elections, having deployed a third carrier strike group and 10,000 sailors and Marines to the Persian Gulf. US Defense Secretary Hergsays visited Israel and met with Netanyahu, and the State Department ordered the evacuation of some diplomatic personnel and their families from Saudi Arabia. Iran is planning retaliation in the Middle East, and Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi stated that diplomatic progress is currently limited. The conflict has disrupted energy transport in the Persian Gulf, pushing Brent crude oil prices up more than 80% this year and impacting the Republican Party's midterm election prospects. (Source: Bloomberg)