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An Iranian woman holds up a portrait of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in front of a giant poster depicting U.S. President Donald Trump behind bars with the slogan “We will kill Trump” during a rally in Tehran, Nov. 3, 2026. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google The fear of a return to war is on everyone’s mind. The U.S. president had kept open the possibility of a decisive military operation against the Islamic Republic, in coordination with Israel, following the U.S. midterm elections held Tuesday, Nov. 3. Some observers even predicted that a defeated Donald Trump would be more inclined to restart the conflict, especially as outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pressing for a rapid offensive while he still leads Israel’s government. Qatar, meanwhile, continues its mediation efforts. Another interview ‘This is everyone’s fight': Lina Attalah speaks to us about the clampdown on Egypt’s independent press L’Orient-Le Jour takes stock of the situation with Sanam Vakil, director of the Middle East and North Africa Program at Chatham House.Where do diplomatic efforts stand... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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