Iran Says It Will Not Let US Warships Near the Gulf as Trump Weighs New Attacks

Iran said US warships would not be allowed to approach the Gulf under any circumstances, warning it could hit US bases and ships and Gulf economic infrastructure. Trump said there would be no strike on the day, while reports (WSJ, FT) describe naval reinforcement and debate over timing of renewed strikes ahead of Israel's Oct 27 election and the US midterms. Not independently confirmed beyond reporting.