Iran Seeks Midterm Election Distraction with Oil Supply Disruptions

Iran is reportedly escalating its efforts to disrupt international oil supply ahead of the US midterm elections, in an apparent bid to create a 'pain point' for President Donald Trump.

Ted Singer, a former senior CIA official, said that Iran's strategy is focused on maximizing political damage to Trump and his administration.

The Iranian regime has been suffering economically due to the US blockade that halted Iranian oil exports, but they are betting that bad election results will bring more pressure on Trump and potentially limit his military options through a war powers resolution.