Iranians Brace for Post-Election Strikes as 90 Million Watch US and Israeli Votes
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Updated · Al Jazeera English · Oct 25
Iranians Brace for Post-Election Strikes as 90 Million Watch US and Israeli Votes
3 articles · Updated · Al Jazeera English · Oct 25
Summary
Iranians are increasingly preparing for renewed US and Israeli attacks after Israeli and US elections, with residents expecting the current lull in strikes to end once voting is over.
Since a June memorandum between Washington and Tehran, attacks have eased, but Trump has again threatened major strikes on power plants, bridges and other civilian infrastructure, while US media say forces are ready if ordered.
A naval blockade in place since July has halted Iran's oil exports, and together with heavy sanctions and earlier bombings of energy and industrial sites, it has deepened economic hardship and isolation.
Israeli politicians across the spectrum still back hitting Iran's nuclear program and wider regional network, differing more on method than on core war aims.
Inside Iran, residents are setting up warning groups and bracing for internet shutdowns, reflecting a broader mood of fear after months of war, protests and repression.