US President Donald Trump’s plans for renewed military action against Iran are “insane”, a US senator briefed on the options has warned.
Democratic senator Chris Murphy delivered his assessment at Washington’s Middle East Institute on Wednesday, as American firepower sits stationed in the region.
Murphy is among the analysts now concerned another major offensive is on the horizon.
Open Source Intelligence operators are now examining satellite footage and travel logs report US military build up in bases across the Middle East.
It comes as Trump cancelled plans to appear at two upcoming election rallies just days before midterm elections.
The US has also reportedly struck the Iranian ports of Qeshm Island and Bandar Jask along the Strait of Hormuz although official confirmation is yet to come through.
Meanwhile a UK government decision to extend discounted rail travel to people with ADHD, dyslexia and other forms of neurodivergence has ignited a furious public debate, with broadcaster Piers Morgan among the critics.
Changes introduced in late September widened eligibility for the Disabled Persons Railcard, which previously catered mainly to people with physical and sensory disabilities, to include those whose neurodivergence or long-term impairments make train travel difficult.
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