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strikeNov 2, 2026

Trump looks for a scapegoat as Iran war drags on, questions Hegseth and Caine

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U.S. President Donald Trump is considering resuming military strikes against Iran immediately after Tuesday's congressional midterm elections, while privately questioning the performance of two of his most senior defense advisers as he searches for someone to blame for the prolonged war and its political consequences.

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    U.S. President Donald Trump is considering resuming military strikes against Iran immediately after Tuesday's congressional midterm elections, while privately questioning the performance of two of his most senior defense advisers as he searches for someone to blame for the prolon…

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