Iranians brace for possible US-Israeli strikes as Trump vows to 'finish the job'

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Iranians are stockpiling food and medicine and preparing to flee Tehran as US President Donald Trump vows to "finish the job" against Iran, with fears of fresh US-Israeli strikes growing amid deepening economic hardship. The US has sent a third aircraft carrier and thousands of additional troops to the region, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tight election on Tuesday and has said Iran's leadership must be eliminated. Tehran remains defiant, with no sign of progress in negotiations with Washington. A US naval blockade has restricted oil exports, plunging the currency to record lows and driving inflation, with rice prices up over 60% and beef over 150%. Iran has threatened US bases and undersea data cables, while analysts see Netanyahu's re-election as increasing the risk of renewed all-out war.


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