Trump's Iran dilemma as Americans vote: escalate, negotiate or risk wider war
The National · 3 Nov 2026

Trump's Iran dilemma as Americans vote: escalate, negotiate or risk wider war

Americans will vote on Tuesday in midterm elections that could shape the next phase of the war with Iran, as US President Donald Trump considers whether to resume a major military campaign, with diplomacy yet to produce a breakthrough. The war has become an increasingly heavy political burden for the White House, as the conflict is blamed for higher prices of fuel, housing and groceries that have affected millions of voters.


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