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strikeNov 5, 2026

After midterm defeat, Trump faces mostly bad options in Iran

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President Trump has conceded that the Iran war cost Republicans dearly in the midterms. Now he must decide whether to cut his losses and reach a deal — or double down and go back to bombing. Why it matters: All of Trump's options are problematic:The first is to strike.

Source: Barak Ravid — Read the full report

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President Trump has conceded that the Iran war cost Republicans dearly in the midterms. He now faces a choice between striking again, which is described as highly unpopular and unlikely to yield better military results, or negotiating a deal.

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  • Barak RavidBy Barak Ravid

    President Trump has conceded that the Iran war cost Republicans dearly in the midterms. Now he must decide whether to cut his losses and reach a deal — or double down and go back to bombing. Why it matters: All of Trump's options are problematic:The first is to strike. But going …

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