Iranians brace for renewed attacks after Israeli, US elections

As Israelis vote on whether Benjamin Netanyahu will remain prime minister and US midterm elections approach on November 3, many Iranians fear that war could resume. Israel and the United States launched a war against Iran on February 28, bringing bombings, a blockade and sanctions, although attacks declined sharply after Washington and Tehran reached a memorandum of understanding in June. Some commentators believe the two countries could restart the war after the elections. Sajad, a 37-year-old Tehran resident, expects more fighting regardless of who wins in Israel and says Israeli officials’ rhetoric suggests their aim remains the overthrow of the Islamic Republic.