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After midterm stinging defeat, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war

Following a heavy defeat for his Republican Party in the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump now faces a difficult decision over his unpopular war against Iran. Trump acknowledged that the conflict had affected the results, suggesting that voters were frustrated by soaring fuel prices.

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via France 245 November 2026 at 15:47
After midterm stinging defeat, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war
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As he takes stock of his Republican Party's midterm drubbing, US President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular war against Iran. Trump acknowledged the war affected the midterms, suggesting voters were frustrated by surging gas prices that have been a byproduct of the more than 8-month-old conflict. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Editor Philip Turle tells us more.

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Tags#دونالد ترامب#حرب إيران#الانتخابات النصفية#الحزب الجمهوري#أسعار الوقود#الولايات المتحدة
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