Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections NYT - Home Page By: Yeganeh Torbati 31 October 2026 at 12:26 With Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting to stay in power and President Trump facing a tough midterm, Iranβs leaders expect no major shift in policy. Β© Jack Guez/Agence France-Presse β Getty ImagesA campaign billboard last week in Tel Aviv showing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump.