Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as US and Israeli elections approach
Many Iranians are bracing for a return to all-out war as elections in Israel and the United States heighten uncertainty. Officials in Iran warn they will not back down from US threats and economic pressure. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran’s leadership must be eliminated. US President Donald Trump vows to “finish the job” in Iran as more troops head to the region. Tehran residents describe growing anxiety, with some preparing to leave the capital, as inflation soars. An April ceasefire paused the war, but there have been several exchanges of fire since then and none of the core issues have been resolved.
