Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before U.S. vote, officials say

According to senior Iranian officials, Iran has altered its geopolitical tactics to increase attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf region ahead of the United States midterm elections. The strategy is primarily designed to drive up global oil prices.

By elevating oil prices, the campaign aims to apply direct economic pressure on the United States and its allies. The heightened shipping attacks are intended to complicate political and economic strategies for Washington just prior to the impending U.S. vote.