The Impact of Congressional Elections on Trump’s War Policies Toward Iran

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According to Alhurra, the US midterm election results have placed Donald Trump in a new political equation. Trump acknowledged on Wednesday that the war with Iran was a factor in the Republican defeat, though he defended his decision as necessary. Meanwhile, Brian Finucane of the International Crisis Group suggests that the possibility of military escalation remains, as Trump may feel he has already paid the political price for the war. On the other hand, Iranian officials, including Mohsen Rezaei and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, interpreted the election results as a defeat for Trump and an anti-war message. However, Mojtaba Khamenei warned that political changes in Washington would not necessarily lead to a shift in US policy. Democrats, having secured a majority in Congress, may use oversight and budgetary tools to pressure the administration, although Trump retains broad powers as Commander-in-Chief and the right to veto.