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.

Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., stated that he is prioritizing Pentagon oversight in his campaign to reclaim the chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee. He called for increased scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad, troop deployments to American cities, and Department of Defense spending.

Six civilians were reportedly wounded

Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.