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An Israeli drone flies over Beirut under a sky filled with dark clouds, on October 21, 2026. Photo Anwar Amro/AFP An Israeli drone circles beneath dark clouds over Beirut on October 21, 2026. Israel still occupies a band of territory in southern Lebanon after their latest fight with Hezbollah, sparked by rocket attacks by the group in March at the outset of the Middle East war. (Photo by Anwar AMRO / AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Will the American-Israeli war against Iran take place before or after the American elections? That is the question diplomats and analysts are now asking. According to most assessments, war seems hardly avoidable, as the conditions for an agreement appear to be nonexistent. And if it breaks out, it would not be limited to Iran, the United States, and Israel: Iran would retaliate by expanding its strikes to countries in the region, its allies could be drawn into the conflict, and Israel would conduct operations on several fronts, notably in Lebanon and perhaps Yemen. The goal would be to transform regional realities and alliances and to reorganize the ties between countries in the region and Israel. The details you (may have) missed Tacit understanding between Trump and Netanyahu ahead of pivotal elections Washington is already... You have reached your article limitStay informed about a Middle East in crisis.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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