There have been conflicting signals about the timing of a potential U.S. attack.

A possible resumption of US strikes on Iran would serve an increasingly economic war, weakening Tehran’s ability to challenge a blockade that Washington appears prepared to maintain for the foreseeable future.

High gas prices have become a significant political headache for President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans, amplifying voters’ concerns about the cost of living and outlook for the economy.

The conflict in the Middle East is shaping up to be yet another US war with a legacy of pollutions, as experts warn of a contamination crisis in the Persian Gulf

Tehran has drawn up detailed plans to target undersea communications cables in the Gulf if the United States and Israel attack Iran again, two senior Iranian security officials told Reuters.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan cautioned on Friday against any renewed attack on Iran, saying such a move would exacerbate tensions and further expand the conflict there, adding that diplomacy and dialogue were the only way to end the war.

The positions of Washington and Tehran have changed dramatically since US-Israeli strikes began the war, analysts say.

By Bo Erickson, Maria Alejandra Cardona and Steve Holland FORT MYERS, Fla., Oct 23 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Friday used a campaign rally in Florida, where Cuban Americans are a potent voting bloc,

Iran has declared full control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz and warned against US military entry. Meanwhile, US officials hinted at the possibility of an imminent strike on Iran amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.