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Although US President Donald Trump has repeatedly denied that there will be an attack on Iran before the elections, Axios news site, citing US officials, wrote that the possibility of launching an attack on Iran before the US midterm elections was being evaluated between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Iran is also taking precautions to protect its nuclear facilities against a possible conflict with the USA.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly denied that there will be an attack on Iran before the elections. However, according to the American press, Trump's claims are not true.
Axios news website, citing US officials, wrote that Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are considering launching an attack on Iran before the midterm elections in the US.
According to sources, Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. Netanyahu told Trump that Iran is continuing to build a new uranium enrichment facility at Mount Kazma.
Officials speaking to Axios said that the militaries of both countries are on alert.
A US official described Trump's stance as vague and said he had not made any commitments to Netanyahu. But he confirmed that Trump said "be ready."
According to sources, those who want the attack the most are Defense Minister Pete Hegseth and Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir. Zamir is reported to have told US Chief of Staff Dan Caine that the election in Israel could be postponed if attacks begin.
IRAN IS PREPARING FOR WAR
Tehran is also preparing for a new war with Washington after the US Congressional elections on November 3.
Convinced that the Trump administration may start a new war after the election, the Iranian administration is also trying to take deterrent steps against the United States.
Latest satellite photos show Iran has increased defenses at its nuclear facilities and border areas.
According to satellite images, Iran closed the Kazma Mountain and Natanz nuclear facilities with piles of soil last month in order to prevent possible raid attempts by ground troops.
Shelters and backup resources have been created to ensure that the country's airports, ports and power plants can continue their operations in case of a crisis.
IRAN WANTS TO CREATE DETERRENCE
In order to create deterrence, Iranian officials told regional officials that if the USA starts a new war, the conflicts will spread throughout the Middle East.
Some Iranian officials also claimed that they could launch border raids on neighboring countries.
Mohsen Rizai, Secretary General of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said that they could also target the United Arab Emirates. He stated that they could also attack data centers and internet cables in the region.
According to the American Wall Street Journal newspaper, Tehran also warned Arab officials that they could target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.
AMERICAN BASES ARE TARGETED
The Iranian government conveyed through negotiators that they would hit American soldiers in the region harder and try to sink American warships.
It is also stated that Iran repaired its missile and drone production facilities and increased its ammunition after the ceasefire was reached with the USA.
THE IRANIAN PEOPLE ARE ALSO PREPARING FOR WAR
It is stated that participation in pro-regime demonstrations across the country is increasing day by day. Volunteers are also given military training.
Billboards in the capital Tehran include advertisements for civilian training courses in the use of shoulder-launched anti-aircraft missiles and sniper rifles.
It was even stated that the revolutionary guards went to kindergartens and told stories about the war.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
An attack against Iran may be launched in the USA after the November 3 Congressional elections.
Possible · Within weeks

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