Peak tensions before the elections: who will strike first, Israel or Iran?

Tensions between Israel and Iran are escalating ahead of the elections. Netanyahu threatens from the Arrow battery, Trump declares he will not attack tonight, and the US evacuates diplomats from Saudi Arabia. Iran conducts missile exercises and a senior Iranian official threatens a preemptive strike.

Tensions between Israel and Iran are reaching a peak ahead of the elections in Israel and the US midterms. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent a threatening message to Iran from the Arrow battery, saying the IDF is ready for defense and attack. President Trump declared he will not attack Iran tonight, but hinted at intelligence information. The US announced the evacuation of diplomats from Saudi Arabia due to fear of Houthi action. The US Central Command commander visited the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is conducting ballistic missile launch exercises in various provinces, and a senior Iranian official threatened a preemptive strike if any military action is detected. The article assesses that if Iran attacks on election day, it will bring destruction upon itself.