Iranians brace for US, Israel strikes after elections — SkimNews
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- Iranians are monitoring US and Israeli elections closely, with many bracing for renewed military strikes after February 28's unprovoked war launched by the US and Israel, which included bombings and a blockade.
- US and Israel conducted attacks on Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including oil, gas, power, and steel facilities, leading to widespread economic hardship and civilian casualties since the war began.
- Trump threatened to bring about the 'death of a civilisation' in Iran and has warned of new strikes on power plants, bridges, and other civilian infrastructure if hostilities resume.
- Netanyahu government and Israeli opposition figures, including Eisenkot and Katz, have united around the goal of overthrowing Iran’s leadership and dismantling its nuclear program, though they differ on methods.
- Iranian authorities have cracked down on perceived pro-Israeli sentiment, labeling such individuals as 'homeland sellers' and punishing them under national security charges amid internal dissent.
- Iran’s southern ports have been under a US naval blockade since July, halting oil exports and worsening economic isolation due to stringent sanctions tied to the ongoing conflict.
Why it matters: 90 million Iranians face renewed threat of military action and infrastructure collapse after US and Israeli leaders signal post-election strikes, while sanctions and blockades have already devastated livelihoods and deepened national isolation without achieving political change.
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