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Americans voted against Trump's Iran war. Gulf countries hope that means an end to the conflict
In simple terms
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, positioned for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
Earlier coverage
Earlier coverage on GreyNews
- 'You'll know soon enough': Trump considers Iran optionsNov 6, 2026 · The National
- Korean embassy in Iran bridges cultures through Korea–Iran art exhibition during Korea Week 2026Nov 5, 2026 · Tehran Times
- After midterm loss, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP debacleNov 5, 2026 · Arab News
- Donald Trump humiliated in US midterms as Democrats seize control of CongressNov 4, 2026 · The Independent
- U.S. Targets Fraudulent Ship Registries Used by Iran’s Shadow FleetNov 4, 2026 · gCaptain
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