Midterm losses could make Trump more inclined to launch military operation against Iran, report says

Published October 31, 2026 Updated October 31, 2026 12:43pm

Trump may be more inclined to launch a major military operation against Iran if Republicans lose ground in midterms, Axios reports, as Qatari mediators race to revive stalled US-Iran talks.

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