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Trump ties midterm defeat to Iran war, Iranians celebrate

Original: 🟠 UPDATE Trump Emphasizes Iran War Importance Post-Midterms Iranians celebrated the US Democratic midterm victory, inter

President Trump said the Republican midterm loss was partly due to opposition to a war on Iran, while stressing the conflict's importance after the vote. Iranians reportedly celebrated the Democratic victory, reading it as public rejection of the war. The comments have drawn attention to the link between US electoral politics and military policy toward Iran.

Why now: Trump's framing of the midterms as a referendum on the Iran war is striking and politically charged

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• 🟠 UPDATE Trump Emphasizes Iran War Importance Post-Midterms Iranians celebrated the US Democratic midterm victory, interpreting it as a public rejection of war. President Trump acknowledged the Republican defeat was partly due to opposition to the war on Iran. 📰 https://www.… · GeoWire

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