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U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran after the midterms

NPR | By Greg Myre,
A Martínez
Published October 23, 2026 at 4:36 AM MDT

The U.S. and Israel are making moves that point to the possibility of renewed heavy fighting in Iran. The prospect of military escalation is complicated by critical elections in both the U.S. and Israel in the coming days.

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Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on counter-terrorism.
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