Tensions rise as Iran, US, and Israel exchange threats amid election cycles
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Masoud Pezeshkian, Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu
Iran, USA, Israel
October 24-25, 2026
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Iranian President Pezeshkian blames Washington for the collapse of interim talks. US President Trump warned of potential military operations against Iran. Israel's Netanyahu remains committed to regime change in Iran. Both the US and Israel face upcoming elections.
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