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The United States reportedly warned Gulf states to prepare for a short, intense military campaign against Iran after the US midterm elections. Reports said Washington is bolstering missile defenses, repositioning troops and readying aircraft, while President Trump has not yet decided whether to attack. The Times of Israel reported the US is shifting troops away from vulnerable bases and sending a Patriot battery to the region, while the UN nuclear watchdog said Tehran has not rebuilt struck sites. US war costs have passed $47 billion, and Netanyahu has vowed to eliminate Iran's threat.