Iranians brace for renewed strikes as US and Israel head to polls

Iranians are closely monitoring upcoming elections in Israel and the United States, fearing that the outcomes could trigger a resumption of hostilities after a period of reduced attacks. Since Israel and the US launched a war on Iran in February, the country has faced bombings, a naval blockade, and stringent sanctions, leading many residents to anticipate further strikes once the voting concludes.

President Donald Trump has threatened to bring about the “death of a civilisation” in Iran and suggested the country’s map may change after the conflict. He has also warned of major strikes on power plants, bridges, and other civilian infrastructure if hostilities resume, while maintaining a naval blockade of Iran’s southern ports that has halted oil exports and disrupted trade.

In Israel, both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his opponents, including Benny Gantz, Naftali Bennett, and Yair Lapid, support military action against Iran, though they differ on methods. While the government aims to overthrow the Islamic Republic, opposition figures argue that change must come from within Iran. Iranian authorities have described pro-Israeli Iranians as “homeland sellers” and continue to punish perceived cooperation with Israel on national security charges.

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