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Report: IDF chief says no operational need for strike on Iran before Israeli election

Times of Israel22 October 2026, 20:52 UTCIran

According to Channel 13, Zamir says ‘no indications’ of need for military action, but army would act if necessary; tensions rise as Tehran reports fresh tanker attacks in Hormuz

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