Trump defends Iran war after acknowledging Republican losses in midterm elections
President Donald Trump has acknowledged the Iran war hurt Republicans at the polls, but his defense of military action leaves negotiations and possible further strikes unresolved.
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Trump says he wants talks, not prolonged war
Deutsche Welle - Persian ↗Vance voices optimism as Qatari delegation visits Tehran
BBC Persian ↗Trump favors economic pressure over rushing back to war
Iran International (Persian) ↗Trump calls overnight attacks limited, warns of more
VOA Persian ↗Trump confirms an attack on Iran's Qeshm
Radio Farda ↗Democrats win Congress, opening scope for war oversight
Iran International (Persian) ↗Trump accepts Republican defeat and offers Democratic cooperation
VOA Persian ↗Treasury imposes fresh Iran sanctions, Tabnak reports
Tabnak ↗Trump says Iran war hurt Republicans, but he would repeat it
VOA Persian ↗Reports say renewed U.S. attacks on Iran remain possible
Tabnak ↗
