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Oct 23, 2026

Iran warns US against renewed attacks as Trump hints at post-election strikes

Iranian officials stated that resumption of war with the US and Israel would not change Tehran's positions, as President Trump indicated potential military action after the November midterms and Israeli elections, with US intelligence warning of advanced Iranian assassination plots against American officials.

Oct 23, 20265 sources

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▪Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton issued an October 23, 2026 memorandum warning that Iranian operatives have increased lethal assassination plots against U.S. officials
▪Basic grocery prices in Iran increased steeply during the eight-month war that began on February 28, 2026, with staple food prices rising over 60 percent for rice and over 150 percent for beef
▪The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported that seven oil tankers were attacked or hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight into October 22, 2026, followed by two supertankers on October 23

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Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps 2026 U.S. midterm elections US pre-midterm pause in Iran strikes Iran ceasefire collapse and escalations Financial ties Strait of Hormuz Strait of Hormuz blockage Reported Hormuz tanker attacks October 2026 Wars & conflicts New York Times Iran War Energy Trump administration

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