Iran pursues cautious escalation ahead of US midterms

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US President Trump stated on Wednesday that the war with Iran would end immediately after the US midterm elections, defending his decision to launch attacks to prevent Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Iran is pursuing a cautious escalation, aiming to impose costs on the US without triggering a full-scale response, with its preferred outcome being a return to the Islamabad truce, according to an expert.

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Tehran appears to be boosting pressure on Washington ahead of the crucial midterm vote, but shows little desire to return to a full-scale war.

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