Trump left with ‘no good options’ to end Iran war following crushing US midterms defeat

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Republican losses in the US midterm elections underscore the unpopularity of the war in Iran and constrain President Trump’s political options. Analysts say the results may pressure his administration to rethink its strategy, but are unlikely to change the broader US position, leaving a prolonged conflict more likely than diplomacy.

As Republican losses in the US midterm elections highlight how unpopular the war in Iran is, all eyes are on Washington’s next moves and whether the election results could set the stage for a quicker end to the conflict. However, experts remain sceptical, arguing that while the results will cripple the Trump administration and force it to rethink its strategy, they leave the broader US position unchanged, making a protracted war far more likely than diplomatic talks. Democrats seized full...