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Is Iran ready for another major US attack after midterm elections?

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Briefings

Iranian officials claim their primary objective is to maintain the current regime by threatening sufficient regional costs to deter a prolonged military campaign. Concurrently, US media reports suggest Donald Trump is considering military strikes following the 2026 midterm elections.

Key points

• Iranian officials state the goal is to keep the regime in power and threaten enough regional costs to make a prolonged campaign unattractive.
• US media reports indicate that Trump is considering strikes after the midterms.

Context

Analysis of US foreign policy strategy regarding Iran's stability and potential military escalation following the 2026 midterm elections.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to official statements and media reports; specific dates for strikes are not provided; causal link between elections and strikes remains unverified.

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