The story: Iranian officials are warning that renewed war with Israel and the US could trigger retaliation far beyond the region. This comes as suspected Israeli strikes on Iran-aligned Shiite armed groups in Iraq and Tel Aviv’s military preparations fuel fears of escalation. With Qatari mediators reportedly in Tehran and reports of Israeli-US plans to strike again after the US midterm elections, diplomacy and preparations for renewed righting are running side by side.
The coverage: Iranian officials have issued increasingly expansive warnings in recent days about the consequences of a return to all-out…