# Gulf Officials Say U.S. Urged Readiness for Possible Iran Strikes

By Enna Lee

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Published: 2026-10-31T00:10:27.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-31T00:10:27.000Z
Section: Investing

> Officials described a possible operation as short and forceful; some Gulf governments may oppose U.S. forces using bases on their territory.

Three senior Gulf officials said the Trump administration urged allies to prepare for possible U.S. strikes on Iran on Wednesday, Nov. 4, raising near-term geopolitical risk for markets.

Officials described the possible operation as a short, forceful round of attacks. They said President Donald Trump hopes to further damage Iran’s nuclear program or pressure Tehran into a deal. The warning signals preparation for a possible operation; it does not confirm that strikes have been ordered or will take place.

The United States has not struck Iran since Sept. 1 and continues to pressure Tehran with a maritime blockade of Iranian ports. Some Gulf countries may oppose allowing U.S. forces to use bases on their territory for attacks, the officials said.

The reported warning puts oil and other risk assets, including crypto, in focus as the preparation date approaches. The blockade keeps pressure on Tehran while the possibility of using Gulf bases adds a regional dimension to the situation.