Iran is using the U.S. political calendar as part of its broader strategy in the conflict, seeking to increase the domestic costs of continued American military pressure. Tehran’s approach includes sustaining pressure on U.S. interests while trying to influence Washington’s calculations.
The strategy comes as the conflict creates risks for energy prices, inflation, and U.S. public opinion, the Times of India reports. Whether Iran can meaningfully affect American voters remains uncertain, but the timing of its actions could make the conflict a more significant political issue ahead of the midterm elections.
