The Iran War Could Be about to Restart
Simon Whistler • October 18, 2026
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So that's it, is it? The Iran war's little timeout seems to be wrapping up. Barely one week after Marco Rubio said that the Islamic Republic was losing control of Hormuz, Tehran has sunk two commercial vessels and now seems eager for a return to all-out war.
The US and Israel, meanwhile, also seem to have reached a stage where they're reminiscing over the fighting and asking each other, "One more round?
For old time's sake?" In short, all three major players seem to be growing bored with the status quo, and with elections in the US and Israel soon to be in the rearview mirror, it's starting to look more and more as if a return to war is the most likely option. Never back down.
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Tehran has sunk two tankers and widened its attacks across the Gulf, while Washington and Jerusalem prepare a fresh campaign. With elections out of the way in both capitals, the lull looks set to end.