Israel's October 26 airstrikes on Iranian military targets, including missile production sites, deliberately avoided nuclear facilities like the fortified underground Fordow uranium enrichment plant, signaling restraint amid U.S. pressure to prevent wider escalation following Iran's October 1 missile barrage. The International Atomic Energy Agency recently reported Iran producing near-weapons-grade uranium at Fordow at record speeds, heightening Israeli concerns over Tehran's nuclear breakout potential, with Prime Minister Netanyahu vowing defensive actions as needed. No fresh military signals have emerged in the past week, but ongoing operations against Iranian proxies in Gaza and Lebanon, plus the U.S. presidential election on November 5, could influence escalation risks or diplomatic postures toward Iran's nuclear program.