October Surprise: Iran hostage legacy shapes US election expectations

The BBC Persian piece revisits the 'October Surprise' concept, rooted in the 1979 Iran hostage crisis, and notes that last-minute revelations have repeatedly influenced US elections, though their decisive impact remains debated. The timing near the 2026 US midterms raises speculation about potential Iran-related surprises, but no specific new event is reported.

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