Iran dictates the pace of the war "By escalating attacks, Iran seeks to slow the recovery in shipments and keep pressure on global energy markets ahead of the mid-term elections in the US in November," Raiden said. Noam Raiden, Reuters, October 23, 2026 – ᅠ Tehran has adopted tactics specifically designed to influence US domestic politics, recognizing that economic pain is the most effective leverage against Washington. Iran sets the pace of the conflict. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.

Iran dictates the pace of the war "By escalating attacks, Iran seeks to slow the recovery in shipments and keep pressure on global energy markets ahead of the mid-term elections in the US in November," Raiden said. Noam Raiden, Reuters, October 23, 2026 – ᅠ Tehran has adopted tactics specifically designed to influence US domestic politics, recognizing that economic pain is the most effective leverage against Washington. Iran sets the pace of the conflict. ᅠ Subscribe to CSOFT Media for more information on the changing strategic landscape in West Asia.