US-Iran War Updates: The United States and Israel are preparing to launch another large-scale attack on Iran, possibly before the Israeli elections on October 27, reported Drop Site, citing Iranian officials and an American official. This comes amid the reports suggesting deployment of additional US forces in the Middle East region and no concrete development in the peace talks.

What Did US Officials Say?

While the report suggests a fresh attack within days, the White House, in a statement to the publication, assured that no escalation is planned ahead of the US midterm polls. While talking to Drop Site, an US official stated that additional forces are being deployed in the region ahead of a possible major military operation.

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While two US aircraft carriers are already present in the Arabian Sea, the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit are also reportedly heading towards the region. However, Anna Kelly, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary, assured that Washington will not launch a fresh attack ahead of the midterm elections.

Iran Vows Strong Retaliation

While reacting to such possibilities, General Mohsen Rezaei, Iran's top security official, told Drop Site that Tehran could plan large-scale retaliation if the report comes true. While he stressed that diplomacy should be prioritized, he warned that Tehran has capabilities to strike back.

"Everyone must understand that action against Iran carries a cost. If diplomacy can bring about that understanding, we prefer diplomacy. But if the war continues, Iran has the tools it needs to keep responding," he added.

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Apart from this, an another Iranian official stated that a strike is likely ahead of the Israeli elections, further warning of a strong retaliation. "Should another war against Iran begin, given our knowledge of the patterns of American force deployment in the countries of the region, their casualty figures will be ten times higher," the official was quoted as saying.