Eyal Zamir: Return to Iran war may postpone Israel election as Pentagon readies plans
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has been briefed on US military preparations for a potential short-term conflict with Iran. While US President Donald Trump has publicly stated no attacks will occur before the November elections, reports suggest the Pentagon is actively drafting plans for a three-day campaign.
Why it matters
The potential for renewed military conflict in the Middle East creates significant geopolitical instability and could influence the timing of both Israeli and American elections.
IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir was briefed on American military preparation for a return to fighting against Iran in the upcoming weeks, a senior American official told N12 News.According to the sources, Zamir warned that a return to war within the next three weeks could cause the Israeli election, scheduled for October 27, to be postponed. This comes after an assessment that renewal of large-scale US attacks on Iran could lead to the Islamic Republic launching missiles at Israel, N12 added.Senior American officials told N12 that US President Donald Trump is considering resuming fighting before American and Israeli elections, both of which fall in the next month.
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