"There is a war atmosphere in Tehran": The chances of renewed strikes in Iran before the elections

Iranian officials tell regional diplomats they are certain the US will attack, and report a war atmosphere in Tehran. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said the potential for escalation is growing, and the IDF is reinforcing forces. According to assessments, there will be a coordinated attack between Israel and the US, and Saudi Arabia may also participate. Iran has an interest in escalation before the US and Israeli elections.

Iranian officials said in recent days to regional diplomats that they are certain the United States will attack, and described "a war atmosphere in Tehran." The remarks were published on i24NEWS's main edition. In recent days the Iranians have increased their rate of fire in Hormuz, and several ships that were attacked sank. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said today (Wednesday) that the potential for escalation is growing, and therefore the IDF is reinforcing forces. He added that the IDF is highly prepared to return to fighting quickly. According to assessments, the clear thing is that there will be coordination between Israel and the United States, and there will not be an attack by one country alone. The Saudis may also take part in the attack. Sources who were present at discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he is not eager to embark on an initiated move before the elections, but the rise in alertness on both sides could lead to miscalculation. As for the question of who wants escalation, the Iranian interest is clear: elections in the US and Israel a few days apart. A war or a military incident will serve Iran, and even if the US and Israel enter a round, it will not be decisive and will end at the negotiating table. The ball is in Iran's court.