An Israeli drone flies over Beirut under a sky filled with dark clouds, on October 21, 2026. Photo Anwar Amro/AFP An Israeli drone circles beneath dark clouds over Beirut on October 21, 2026. Israel still occupies a band of territory in southern Lebanon after their latest fight with Hezbollah, sparked by rocket attacks by the group in March at the outset of the Middle East war. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP)
Will the American-Israeli war against Iran take place before or after the American elections? That is the question diplomats and analysts are now asking. According to most assessments, war seems hardly avoidable, as the conditions for an agreement appear to be nonexistent. And if it breaks out, it would not be limited to Iran, the United States, and Israel: Iran would retaliate by expanding its strikes to countries in the region, its allies could be drawn into the conflict, and Israel would conduct operations on several fronts, notably in Lebanon and perhaps Yemen. The goal would be to transform regional realities and alliances and to reorganize the ties between countries in the region and Israel. The details you (may have) missed Tacit understanding between Trump and Netanyahu ahead of pivotal elections Washington is already...
Will the American-Israeli war against Iran take place before or after the American elections? That is the question diplomats and analysts are now asking. According to most assessments, war seems hardly avoidable, as the conditions for an agreement appear to be nonexistent. And if it breaks out, it would not be limited to Iran, the United States, and Israel: Iran would retaliate by expanding its strikes to countries in the region, its allies could be drawn into the conflict, and Israel would conduct operations on several fronts, notably in Lebanon and perhaps Yemen. The goal would be to transform regional realities and alliances and to reorganize the ties between countries in the region and Israel. The details you (may have) missed Tacit understanding between Trump and Netanyahu ahead of pivotal elections Washington is already...
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