Iran on Wednesday (October 28, 2026) warned of a devastating economic impact from any new Israeli-led attack, as the votes were counted in an Israeli election that could determine the future of the regional war.
Under Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has vowed to topple Iran’s government, the two countries have directly fought a war for the first time in their history after decades of enmity. Mr. “Mr.
Tuesday’s (October 27) pivotal election gave Israelis a chance to offer a verdict on Netanyahu’s right-wing government, amid mounting U.S. and Israeli threats of renewed attacks against Iran following their launch of the war in February.
“Devastating impact on int’l markets of any Israel-instigated military misadventure in Persian Gulf region remains major concern for both gas suppliers and consumers,” Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X, referring to recent discussions at the Gas Exporting Countries Forum summit in Moscow. But the newspaper, citing people briefed on the conversations, said President Donald Trump had not made a final decision. Netanyahu, vying to form a coalition government after the closely contested polls, has said Israel has an opportunity to eliminate the “existential threat” posed by Iran. Netanyahu, don’t you dare use Israel’s security for your political needs,” Eisenkot said. Tehran has said the outcome of the polls “makes no difference”. Araghchi said a resumption of war with the U.S. and Israel would also not change Iran’s positions.
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