Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as U.S. and Israeli elections approach
Summary
Many Iranians fear renewed fighting as U.S. and Israeli leaders make threats ahead of elections and U.S. forces move toward the region. A U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and rising prices have added to economic hardship, while residents prepare for possible attacks and Iran warns it could target U.S. bases and other sites.Key Facts
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a close vote Tuesday and has said Iran's leadership must be eliminated.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to “finish the job” in Iran, and a third U.S. aircraft carrier and thousands of troops are heading to the region.
- Some Tehran residents said they were stocking up on food and medicine or considering leaving the capital.
- Iran has threatened U.S. military bases and allies in the Middle East and warned it could target undersea data cables in the Strait of Hormuz.
- A U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports has restricted oil exports and contributed to medicine shortages.
- Iran's currency has reached record lows, and the article reports that rice prices have risen by more than 60% and beef prices by more than 150% since the war began.
- Iranian officials have accused the United States of using economic pressure to foment unrest.
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