A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War NYT - Top Stories By: David E. Sanger · Julian E. Barnes · Jonathan Swan · Maggie Haberman · Farnaz Fassihi and Eric Schmitt 25 October 2026 at 13:38 With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel. © Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York TimesA senior official in Iran took to social media in recent days to say the country was preparing to take on its adversaries with surprise attacks.
Iranians Face Anxious Wait as Threat of Attack Looms NYT - Top Stories By: Farnaz Fassihi and Leily Nikounazar 25 October 2026 at 01:51 The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents. © Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York TimesPeople passing photos of the three supreme leaders and a display featuring a Donald Trump impersonator behind bars in Tehran, on Thursday.