Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections

NYT World Saturday 31 October 2026, 09:05 UTC By Yeganeh Torbati 1 min read

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A campaign billboard last week in Tel Aviv showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump.

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