America just told its Gulf allies to brace. The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. has warned Gulf states to prepare for a possible short, intense campaign against Iran after the midterms. No final decision has been made, but look at what's moving: a Patriot system repositioned, munitions restocked, bombers and fighters getting ready, and another carrier strike group expected next month. Here's what a fighter pilot notices. Before you swing, you cover up. Moving Patriots and pulling troops off exposed bases takes away Iran's best counterpunch, its missiles and drones, before the first jet ever launches. Meanwhile, Iran claims it has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM calls the claim that U.S. forces abandoned the strait false, and the oil keeps flowing. Is Iran bluffing, or does it actually believe its own headlines? Tell me below. #breakingnews# #currentevents# #militarynews# #maxafterburner# #newsalert#