Iran Says Israeli Election Won’t Change Policy

Analysts say upcoming U.S. and Israeli elections could shape the Iran war’s next phase, including calculations about potential renewed U.S. strikes after the American midterms and Iran’s ability to retaliate. Tehran says Israel’s election outcome will not change its policy toward Israel, and Iranian officials have dismissed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s calls to overthrow Iran’s government as empty threats. Iran also warned it was monitoring developments and prepared to defend itself, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said regional security should be managed by countries in the region and signaled strategic changes in the Strait of Hormuz. The comments come amid heightened tensions and reported preparations for regional security talks in Tehran.