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Trump Plays Down Prospect of Iran Strikes After Midterm Rout

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US President Donald Trump said he has no immediate plans to launch strikes on Iran following midterm elections in which the Democrats took control of Congress in a win over his Republican party.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's warNov 4, 2026 · Africa News
  2. Trump says US is cutting off military aid to Israel by year-end - Saudi GazetteNov 4, 2026 · Saudi Gazette
  3. ‘The Bridges of Madison County’ audiobook released in IranNov 3, 2026 · Tehran Times
  4. Vietnamese ambassador to Iran pays working visit to Kashan, Isfahan provinceNov 3, 2026 · Tehran Times
  5. What might Trump have planned for Iran following the midterm election?Nov 3, 2026 · Deutsche Welle

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