US Election And Iran's Conundrum: Could A Trump Victory Mean More Sanctions And Strikes On Tehran?

As the US elects its new president, the impact of its choice is felt far and wide with countries such as Iran likely to be directly affected by the outcome. Analysts say that Iran is grappling with a “particularly challenging reality as tensions with Washington are poised to remain high regardless of who wins.” The US elections are being held at a time when a third major Iranian strike on Israel appears almost certain and concerns over an all-out regional war persist. Iranian Supreme Leader has promised a “tooth-crushing” response to Israel in retaliation for its Oct. 26 air strikes on Iran. Commanders with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) are suggesting their next action against Israel will involve more advanced projectiles.Against this backdrop, both presidential candidates in the US have been expressing hardline views so far as Tehran is concerned.