Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote early
Military reinforcements are moving to the Middle East as the U.S. and Israel coordinate plans regarding Iran. Meanwhile, early voting in the U.S. has surpassed 21 million, and Donald Trump faces a court-ordered deposition in a defamation case.
Why it matters
These developments highlight the intersection of high-stakes geopolitical conflict and domestic political volatility during an election cycle.
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Heavier fighting in Iran could resume in the coming weeks as military reinforcements arrive and some U.S. personnel leave the region. This shift comes as a person briefed on the U.S. and Israel's war planning told NPR that the countries were preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran after the U.S. midterms. Iran said it is prepared .
Although Election Day is more than a week away , almost 21 million Americans have already voted, either by mail or early in-person voting, according to the University of Florida's Election Lab.
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