"I really thought that all the signs, indications were that the United States was going to strike Iran with a significant attack prior to the midterm. Those warning signs, they haven't disappeared. I mean, for example, removing non-essential government personnel, and ordering families of diplomats out of the region in the Persian Gulf - you don't do that unless you're planning an attack. But there has not been a visible mobilization of US forces to the region. There's been some air activity, but not an overwhelming amount."