Rove expecting Trump to resume 'kinetic action' against Iran after midterms
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- Axiosseen 6 Nov, 18:41description edited
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President Trump told Axios in a phone interview Monday he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran . Why it matters: The midterm elections have been seen as an inflection point for Trump on whether to unleash a massive bombing campaign to try to bring the war to an end. But it appears the president, at least for now, will continue on dual tracks — letting negotiations play out while preparing to go back to war if he concludes a deal isn't reachable. What he is saying: "One...President Trump told Axios in a phone interview Monday he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran . Why it matters: The midterm elections have been seen as an inflection point for Trump on whether to unleash a massive bombing campaign to try to bring the war to an end. But it appears the president, at least for now, will continue on dual tracks — letting negotiations play out while preparing to go back to war if he concludes a deal isn't reachable. What he's saying: "One way...
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)seen 6 Nov, 18:41headline rewritten
Elezioni midterm Usa, seggi aperti. Trump: “Stop agli aiuti militari a Israele”. Nyt: “Piano per attaccare l’Iran subito dopo il voto”Elezioni midterm Usa, seggi aperti. Trump: “Stop agli aiuti militari a Israele”. E al Financial Times dice: “Nessun piano immediato per attaccare l’Iran” - NYT Worldseen 6 Nov, 18:41headline rewritten
How the World Sees Trump’s Midterm Defeat and What It Means for Iran and Oil PricesWhat Trump’s Midterm Defeat Means for Iran and Oil Prices - Le Figaro (France)seen 6 Nov, 18:41headline rewritten
EN DIRECT - Midterms 2026 : «Tout le monde sait pourquoi nous avons perdu», JD Vance met la gifle électorale sur le compte de la guerre en IranEN DIRECT - Midterms 2026 : Donald Trump juge «en grande partie vrai» que la guerre en Iran ait causé la défaite aux midterms - Al Jazeera Englishseen 6 Nov, 18:41headline rewritten
Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attackIranian leaders welcome US midterm results, but Trump may still attack - Al Jazeera Englishseen 6 Nov, 18:41headline rewritten
No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbingTrump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbing
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Thu, 29 October 2026
2 reports- The Hill15:31first to report
Republican strategist Karl Rove said Wednesday he expects President Trump will resume U.S. strikes against Iran after the midterm elections are over. Rove made his prediction in an interview with Fox News's Brian Kilmeade on his series "The Brian Kilmeade Show," who asked the former adviser to former President George W. Bush if "we go...
- wtov9.com18:57
Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy said that President Donald Trump is planning to restart the Iran war after the midterm elections and the plan is “insane."
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Fri, 30 October 2026
4 reports- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)08:13
Senator z Partii Demokratycznej Chris Murphy twierdzi, że został zapoznany z planami administracji Donalda Trumpa dotyczącymi uderzeń na Iran po wyborach parlamentarnych. Murphy ostrzegł przed ich skutkami. Jego zdaniem operacja może doprowadzić do długiej eskalacji i zagrozić amerykańskim żołnierzom.
- Al Jazeera English13:01
Senator Chris Murphy warns Trump’s reported plan to restart war with Iran could have devastating consequences.
- Al Jazeera English14:40
Senator Chris Murphy says he’s been briefed on Trump’s plan to restart the war on Iran.
- foxrochester.com19:23
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump confirmed he paused military action in the Iran war until after the midterm elections.
Sat, 31 October 2026
1 report- The Hill00:21
Presented by Palantir {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump says Iran war will end 'soon' President Trump claimed on Friday that the U.S. war against Iran will end "soon" as he mulls authorizing military strikes on the Islamic Republic following the November midterm elections. © Jon Cherry, Associated Press...
Mon, 2 November 2026
15 reports- Google News - Top Stories02:38
Rubio says Trump wants to end Iran war 'peacefully' even as both sides prepare for strikes CNBC Middle East on edge as fears mount that Iran war could restart after the midterms CNN Trump says he had ‘very good talk’ with Netanyahu, discussed Iran The Washington Post Iran awaits Trump's next moves after the midterm elections. Here's what we know. Yahoo Trump Searches for a Fall Guy to Blame for Iran The Atlantic
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:29
TUCKER Carlson tvrdi da Netanyahu pritišće Trumpa na nuklearni napad na Iran, čime bi se mogao potaknuti neizbježan i razoran Treći svjetski rat.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)07:57
Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson alleges Netanyahu is pressuring Trump to attack a suspected nuclear site, while JD Vance and Steve Witkoff urge diplomacy
- iDNES (Czechia)15:16
Další americké údery na Írán mohou přijít po úterních volbách do Kongresu. Prezident Trump zatím o obnovení vojenské operace nerozhodl, administrativa ovšem připravuje několik variant. Komentátor Tucker Carlson varuje před použitím jaderných zbraní. Teherán vyhrožuje, že odveta bude větší a delší. V Pentagonu se mezitím kvůli průběhu války sekají hlavy.
- DW Top Stories15:25
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke to analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace.
- DW Top Stories15:25
While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke with analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance toward war or peace.
- Axios19:34edited after publishing
President Trump told Axios in a phone interview Monday he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran . Why it matters: The midterm elections have been seen as an inflection point for Trump on whether to unleash a massive bombing campaign to try to bring the war to an end. But it appears the president, at least for now, will continue on dual tracks — letting negotiations play out while preparing to go back to war if he concludes a deal isn't reachable. What he's saying: "One way...
- Google News - Top Stories19:36
Trump to Axios: "No rush" to decide on bombing Iran again Axios Live - Trump talks of imminent Iran deal, IRGC downplays progress Iran International Trump gives blunt, one-word answer on if he’ll resume Iran strikes after midterms New York Post Trump raises doubts about renewed attacks on Iran Reuters Trump says war in Iran will be put away very soon "one way or the other" CBS News
- politicalwire.com20:27
President Trump said he's "in no rush" to decide whether to resume fighting in Iran, Axios reports.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)20:52
US president says diplomacy is progressing, urges voters to consider his efforts to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons
- middleeasteye.net20:52
Trump and Iran issue de-escalatory statements as midterms approach and warnings of nuclear war lurk
- ibtimes.com21:03
Vance and Witkoff favor negotiations, while Hegseth supports renewed hostilities and Bessent and Rubio back continued economic pressure.
- Le Monde (France)21:13
« Les prix du pétrole tombent comme des pierres (…) parce que les gens sentent qu’il n’y aura pas de guerre avec l’Iran », a écrit le président des Etats-Unis sur son réseau, Truth Social, après avoir assuré dimanche qu’il était prêt à donner un « coup de massue » à la République islamique.
- Le Figaro (France)21:18
Après avoir déclaré qu’il était prêt à donner un «coup de massue» à l’Iran, le président américain estime que Téhéran «veut un accord, aussi rapidement que possible».
- France Info (France)22:06
Ce week-end, il s'était pourtant dit prêt à donner un "coup de massue" à l'Iran et avait déclaré qu'il lui restait à "s'occuper" d'un ou deux sites nucléaires iraniens.
Tue, 3 November 2026
15 reports- Telegram.hr (Croatia)07:29
Vnce je samo par sati ranije irazio nadu u diplomatski kraj rata
- NYT World10:45
President Trump has repeatedly reminded Americans of a losing campaign issue just as voters head to the polls. Why?
- The Hill11:00
Mediators are pushing the U.S. and Iran to reach a deal to end the war in the Middle East as President Trump mulls military strikes as early as this week. Trump has predicted the war will quickly draw to a conclusion after the midterms on Tuesday, though he’s been ambiguous about how that will happen....
- dailystar.co.uk12:37
The MAGA administration has been accused of covering up 'the full extent' of the damage their military has inflicted on Iran, while commentators remain fearful of a nuclear strike 'within days'
- DW Top Stories12:55
The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divided on Iran as it appears.
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)13:56
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump ponovno je nagovijestio mogućnost vojnih udara na Iran, poručivši da će „u jednom trenutku morati posegnuti za čekićem“. Njegove izjave dolaze nakon što je njegov nekadašnji saveznik, komentator Tucker Carlson, ustvrdio da bi Trump u suradnji s Izraelom mogao za sam...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)14:04
US president describes recent strike on Iranian anti-aircraft facility as 'minor attack' rather than resumption of war
- Channel News Asia15:57
"We have to keep America great. We're great now. We were terrible two years ago," US President Donald Trump told the Fox & Friends show in a final TV phone-in pitch to voters.
- Bloomberg Politics16:50
As voters head to the polls, Chicago Council on Global Affairs President and CEO Leslie Vinjamuri discusses what voters’ concerns could mean for Washington. She weighs the prospect of a Democratic House, congressional efforts to influence US support for Israel and whether Congress can constrain President Trump’s decisions on the Iran war. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Times of India17:32
- minnpost.com18:00
The Trump administration should explain what has changed and how it would determine whether another Iran bombing campaign had succeeded.
- tportal (Croatia)18:04
Amerikanci koji danas izlaze na izbore osjećaju i financijske posljedice rata SAD-a s Iranom, a to će sigurno nekima biti presudno prilikom odabira kandidata
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)18:51edited after publishing
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Elezioni midterm Usa, seggi aperti. Trump: “Stop agli aiuti militari a Israele”. Nyt: “Piano per attaccare l’Iran subito dopo il voto”L'articolo Elezioni midterm Usa, seggi aperti. Trump: “Stop agli aiuti militari a Israele”. E al Financial Times dice: “Nessun piano immediato per attaccare l’Iran” proviene da Il Fatto Quotidiano .
- nypost.com20:42
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:49
Lo ha affermato il presidente Usa al Financial Times: “Stiamo ottenendo tutto ciò che vogliamo”
Wed, 4 November 2026
71 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:00
'I’m ready, we’re ready. We’re locked and loaded if we need to go, but there may be no reason for it,' says US president
- iRozhlas (Czechia)04:43
Spojené státy v současnosti neplánují zaútočit na Írán, uvedl podle deníku Financial Times americký prezident Donald Trump. Vztahy s touto zemí označil za „skvělé“, zároveň však nevyloučil, že by byl v případě nutnosti připraven na další válku. Odmítl také spekulace, že by po úterních volbách do Kongresu nařídil rozsáhlé údery na Írán.
- La Repubblica (Italy)04:50
Il presidente Usa attacca tutto il giorno, poi concede: “Pronto a collaborare con i democratici”. Per celare la sconfitta può colpire l’Iran
- Google News - Europe query05:05
Iran More Likely to Strike Europe if Trump Attacks The American Conservative
- Le Figaro (France)05:34
Le président républicain a jugé mercredi, dans un entretien téléphonique avec la chaîne Fox News, que la guerre en Iran était «en partie» responsable de la monumentale défaite de son parti, aux élections de mi-mandat.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)05:51
US president expresses willingness to cooperate with incoming Democratic majorities in Congress
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)06:30
Donald Trump przyznał, że wojna z Iranem była jednym z czynników, które przyczyniły się do słabych wyników Republikanów w wyborach do Kongresu. Prezydent USA zaakceptował wyniki głosowania i pogratulował Demokratom, zapowiadając jednocześnie, że w razie potrzeby sięgnie po prawo weta.
- Le Figaro (France)06:38
«Par conscience ou à cause du coût de la vie, les Américains ont dit NON À LA GUERRE, et nous approuvons ce message», a écrit Bagher Ghalibaf dans un message sur son compte X.
- France Info (France)06:38
De son côté, Donald Trump a jugé mercredi, dans un entretien téléphonique avec la chaîne Fox News, que la guerre en Iran était "en partie" responsable des résultats du Parti républicain aux élections de mi-mandat.
- ANSA (Italy)06:39
“Pensavo che alcuni candidati avrebbero fatto meglio”
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:55
Priznaje da je rat u Iranu imao utjecaja na rezultate izbora
- Google News - Top Stories07:17
Tehran gloats as Republicans take a beating Politico Live updates: 2026 US midterm elections and results BBC U.S. election results, a sharp setback for Trump, draw reaction from around the world CBS News Iran says Americans rejected Trump’s war as the world reacts to the midterms rout NBC News Iran unveils ‘We will kill Trump’ banner – but US president may now be tempted to resume bombing The Guardian
- BBC News World07:17
"We endorse this message," Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf says, as Donald Trump acknowledges the conflict's role in the Republican Party's defeat.
- Euronews07:25
US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that rising petrol prices linked to the war in Iran contributed to his Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. He said voters supported his actions against Iran but were reluctant to pay more at the pump. Trump also praised Democrats.
- La Repubblica (Italy)07:37
La legge prevede che il presidente chieda l’autorizzazione a Camera e Senato o che termini le operazioni belliche dopo 60 giorni. Ma diversi presidenti in passato hanno ignorato la volontà dell’Aula e la sconfitta alle midterm
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:44
Für den früheren US-Präsidenten hat der Wunsch nach gesellschaftlicher Einheit den Demokraten zum Sieg verholfen. Irans Parlamentspräsident sieht ein »Nein zum Krieg«.
- NYT World09:02edited after publishing
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How the World Sees Trump’s Midterm Defeat and What It Means for Iran and Oil PricesCommentators abroad wondered what President Trump’s electoral losses might mean for oil prices, the war on Iran and the future of American politics.
- Bloomberg Politics09:08
US President Donald Trump said he has no immediate plans to launch strikes on Iran following midterm elections in which the Democrats took control of Congress in a landslide win over his Republican party.
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:15
Donald Trump wznowi ataki na Iran po wyborach połówkowych? – Myślę, że jedną z pierwszych decyzji Kongresu będzie ukrócenie finansowania tej operacji – ocenił w programie specjalnym WP "Ameryka na półmetku" Marek Magierowski.
- Bloomberg Politics09:46
US President Donald Trump said he had no immediate plans to launch strikes on Iran following the midterm elections. “We seem to be getting everything we want,” Trump said in an interview with the Financial Times on Tuesday. (Source: Bloomberg)
- latimes.com11:05
It will be a feat of diplomacy to give both Tehran and Washington a face-saving way to wind down the war.
- Bloomberg Politics11:19
The US election results were welcomed in many capitals for the limits that could place on Donald Trump, particularly on Iran, but foreign officials cautioned that the American president could prove even more disruptive during the final two years of his term.
- Google News - Top Stories12:21
Iran's chief negotiator says Americans voted 'no to war' BBC U.S. election results, a sharp setback for Trump, draw reaction from around the world CBS News Iran says Americans rejected Trump’s war as the world reacts to the midterms rout NBC News Tehran gloats as Republicans take a beating Politico Live updates: 2026 US midterm elections and results BBC
- Google News - Europe query12:39
European Gas Market Braces for Trump’s Next Move on Iran After Midterms WSJ
- Al Jazeera English12:44
US President Donald Trump has admitted that the war on Iran contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections.
- DW Top Stories12:45
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Donald Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision.
- DW Top Stories12:45
After Democrats won both the House and Senate in a blowout for Republicans, President Trump admitted fuel prices brought on by the Iran war impacted the outcome, but stuck by his decision.
- Al Jazeera English12:48
Democrats can block Trump's legislative agenda, launch investigations but don't have the numbers to override his veto.
- Times of India12:51
Donald Trump's military action against Iran inadvertently strengthened the regime, counter to expectations. In the wake of this, Democrats took control of Congress during the midterm elections, presenting new hurdles for Trump's presidency. Escalating fuel prices and inflation amplified the political fallout faced by Trump and his supporters, complicating his stated priority of focusing on domestic matters rather than international conflicts.
- Le Figaro (France)12:59edited after publishing
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EN DIRECT - Midterms 2026 : «Tout le monde sait pourquoi nous avons perdu», JD Vance met la gifle électorale sur le compte de la guerre en IranLes démocrates vont reprendre le contrôle du Congrès américain à l’issue des élections de mi-mandat, marquées par un rejet de la politique du président qui va peser sur ses deux dernières années de mandat.
- Il Fatto Quotidiano (Italy)13:06
Tanto ha fatto Donald Trump per vendersi come un presidente di pace che fatale gli è stata una guerra. Se la disfatta alle elezioni di midterm segna un cambio di paradigma nella politica americana che non premia più l’aggressività MAGA, bensì proposte nell’ambito delle politiche sociali, uno dei dossier determinanti è stato il conflitto scatenato […] L'articolo Midterm, la guerra all’Iran fatale per Trump: nessun risultato e petrolio alle stelle. E lui ammette: “L’aumento dei prezzi ha influito...
- France Info (France)13:08
Quel est le poids de la guerre en Iran dans la déroute du camp républicain aux Etats-Unis ? Le président américain admet mercredi que le conflit déclenché en février contre Téhéran lui a sans doute coûté des sièges au Sénat.
- The Hill13:12
President Trump partially blamed the ongoing war with Iran for the GOP's sweeping midterm losses in the midterms — but said he would have done it again. Trump told the Wall Street Journal that the Middle East conflict, now in its ninth month, “was a piece of it” in an election night interview. Gas and...
- 24sata (Croatia)13:40
Čelnik iranskog parlamenta Mohamad Bakir Kalibaf, ujedno i glavni iranski pregovarač, na X-u je napisao da su "Amerikanci rekli NE RATU i mi podupiremo tu poruku."
- Le Monde English14:34
Despite his party's heavy defeat, Trump continued to threaten Iran overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Throughout the campaign, he had repeatedly invoked the Islamic Republic, alternating between threats of further strikes and teemps to downplay the danger.
- Al Jazeera English15:13edited after publishing
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Iranian leaders welcome US midterms, but Trump may still attackTehran views midterm results as a rejection of Trump's 'war on Iran', signalling US frustration with foreign policy.
- Al Jazeera English15:28edited after publishing
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No regrets: Trump says Iran war justified despite polls drubbingTrump acknowledges Iran war played role in defeats but says he would launch it again.
- Novinky (Czechia)16:12
Republikánská strana utrpěla porážku ve volbách do Kongresu kvůli válce s Íránem a všichni to vědí, napsal ve středu americký viceprezident J. D. Vance na síti X.
- Le Monde (France)16:16
A la Maison Blanche, le président américain a réservé ses premières remarques à son projet de rénovation. Quelques heures avant, son vice-président a déclaré que « la véritable raison pour laquelle nous avons perdu est évidente pour presque tout le monde », à savoir la guerre lancée par son administration et Israël contre l’Iran.
- ANSA (Italy)16:33
Il leader dei dem alla Camera alta, 'lavoremo per ridurre i prezzi'
- Google News - Top Stories16:37
What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine CNN See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- bdnews24.com16:55
- Axios17:11
World leaders are reacting to Democrats' comprehensive midterm wins, which saw them retake the Senate and flip the House on Tuesday night. Why it matters: The results could reshape President Trump's final two years in office, with major implications for U.S. relations with allies and adversaries alike. Zoom in: As Trump faces competing calls over whether to resume military action in Iran, Iranian officials supported the Democratic victories as a sign of opposition to the war. Iran's Parliament...
- Google News - Europe query17:15
European far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republicans' defeat Al-Monitor
- Google News - Europe query17:16
European far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republicans' defeat Reuters
- Anadolu Agency (AA)17:20
Mohsen Rezaei claims Iran inflicted strategic defeat on Trump, as US vice president cites war as reason for Republican losses
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)17:24
The White House responded to Republican’s sweeping midterm defeat with an X post on Wednesday, Nov. 4, reminding American citizens that US President Donald Trump remains their president. Meanwhile, Trump admitted to several media that the US-Israeli war on Iran contributed to Republicans losing both chambers of Congress, as Democrats won at least 54 Senate seats and vowed investigations of his administration.
- PBS NewsHour17:36
Concerns about the war, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel and other goods in the U.S., helped Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's vote, a sharp setback for President Donald Trump and his Republican Party.
- El País (Spain)18:31
Josep Borrell, exalto representante de la Unión Europea para Asuntos Exteriores y Política de Seguridad, en el marco de WIP, explica lo cerca que están los demócratas de superar el veto de Donald Trump en temas de política exterior
- tportal (Croatia)18:40
Američki predsjednik Donald Trump izjavio je u srijedu da ne strahuje od mogućeg novog postupka opoziva nakon što su demokrati na izborima osvojili većinu u oba doma Kongresa. Priznao je i da je rat s Iranom pridonio teškom porazu republikanaca, ali poručio da zbog pokretanja sukoba ne žali te da bi ponovno donio istu odluku
- Anadolu Agency (AA)18:41
'The Iran thing we had to do, and we continue to do it,' says US president
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)18:54Midterms 2026: Trumps erster öffentlicher Auftritt nach Midterms-Niederlage: Lob für seinen Ballsaal
Es werde der „schönste Ballsaal in der ganzen Welt“ sein, glaubt der US-Präsident. Sein Vize Vance sieht den Grund für die Niederlage eher im Iran-Krieg: „Jeder weiß, warum wir verloren haben.“
- al-monitor.com19:30
By Samia NakhoulDUBAI, Nov 4 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump went to war seeking regime change in Iran. Instead, it was his own grip on Washington that gave way, as voters weary of the war and hit by soaring fuel prices handed Democrats control of Congress. That leaves a weakened president facing a choice between a negotiated exit and a riskier escalation.In Tehran and among its allies, the result was swiftly cast as a verdict on the conflict. Across the Gulf, officials were left...
- al-monitor.com19:30
The Democratic win was a victory Tehran had been waiting to claim and project as evidence that Trump's confrontation with Iran has backfired.
- aol.com19:30
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party
- Slobodna Dalmacija (Croatia)19:31
Donald Trump pojavio se pred novinarima prvi put nakon debakla republikanaca na međuizborima u SAD-u. Tijekom govora ispred Bijele kuće, predstavnici medija upitali su ga žali li zbog načina na koji je priveo kraju kampanju za izbore na sredini mandata, prenosi BBC. - Da sam ja bio na glasačkom list...
- Channel News Asia19:33
US President Donald Trump said the war was necessary to stop Iran from “having a nuclear weapon” and added that he “would have done nothing different”.
- Index.hr (Croatia)19:38
DOK TRUMP javno podržava ministra Hegsetha, saveznici za izborni poraz krive zagovornike rata s Iranom, što otvara pitanje smjena u vrhu vlasti.
- al-monitor.com19:45
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Iran war has been worth it despite acknowledging its role in losses in US midterm elections in which his Republican party lost control of Congress."The Iran thing we had to do, and we continue to do it," he told reporters.The Iran war was responsible for a spike in gasoline prices that were seen as a strong factor in why Democrats made big gains in the elections.Trump said the war has been worth it to stop Tehran from...
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)19:50
Donald Trump przyznał, że wojna z Iranem w dużej mierze przyczyniła się do porażki republikanów w wyborach do Kongresu. Prezydent USA ocenił jednak, że decyzja o ataku była konieczna, ponieważ nie można dopuścić do zdobycia przez Iran broni jądrowej. Zapewnił też, że nie odwoła Pete’a Hegsetha.
- Al Jazeera English19:59
US President Donald Trump acknowledged the Republicans’ crushing defeat was partly due to the war on Iran.
- 24sata (Croatia)20:05
Trump je priznao da je rat u Iranu igrao ulogu u porazu njegove stranke, no kazao da stoji iza svoje odluke
- Times of India20:24
- Kyiv Post (Ukraine)20:29
Iranian officials taunted President Donald Trump after his Republican Party lost control of both chambers of Congress, as Trump acknowledged it was “largely true” that the US-Israeli war on Iran caused the defeat by driving up fuel prices. Trump said he would launch the war again, while Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer signaled Democrats could use their power over funding to end it. The remarks came a day after US strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island.
- Al Jazeera English21:00
A Democratic romp has rocked the US political landscape, but several closely contested races remain too close to call.
- Index.hr (Croatia)21:04
- Vecernji list (Croatia)22:00
Trump je nakon poraza rekao da je "apsolutno voljan prihvatiti rezultate", ali smatra kako bi on sam, da je bio kandidat, uvjerljivo pobijedio
- Japan Times22:11
Facing a Democratic Congress able to constrain his military options, Trump greater incentive to seek a deal.
- Le Monde (France)22:31
Le président américain a réservé ses premières remarques, mercredi, à son projet de rénovation. Quelques heures avant, son vice-président a déclaré que « la véritable raison pour laquelle nous avons perdu est évidente pour presque tout le monde », à savoir la guerre lancée par son administration et Israël contre l’Iran.
- Index.hr (Croatia)22:41
NAKON teškog izbornog poraza zbog rata u Iranu, republikanci odgovornost prebacuju na ministra obrane Petea Hegsetha. U Kongresu se priprema glasanje o njegovom opozivu kako bi se zaštitio Trump.
- Al Jazeera English23:30
President Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections
Thu, 5 November 2026
33 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:07
Trump concedes Iran war angered voters, triggered Democratic landslide The Washington Post Iran war live: Trump says war caused election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’ Al Jazeera Trump Emerges After the Midterms: ‘Did You Guys See the Helipad?’ The New York Times As GOP points fingers over stunning midterm losses, Trump admires his ballroom Politico Donald Trump would like to change the subject Vox
- Axios00:57
President Trump has conceded that the Iran war cost Republicans dearly in the midterms . Now he must decide whether to cut his losses and reach a deal — or double down and go back to bombing. Why it matters: All of Trump's options are problematic: The first is to strike. But going back to war would be highly unpopular — keeping gas prices high and probably not yielding a better military result. Another is to negotiate. But if Iranian officals refuse to make concessions — or, sensing weakness...
- El País (Spain)02:46
El presidente descarga en Irán su responsabilidad en la derrota en las ‘midterms’ mientras presume de avances en las obras del salón de baile de la Casa Blanca
- wn.com03:30
Trump Blames Iran War For Midterm Poll Loss; Defends Action, Issues Veto Warning ...
- Novinky (Czechia)05:54
Americký prezident Donald Trump se ve středu veřejně postavil za ministra obrany Petea Hegsetha a uvedl, že jej nehodlá odvolat. Učinil tak poté, co jeho republikáni ve volbách do Kongresu utrpěli drtivou porážku. Velkou zásluhu na tom měla nepopulární válka s Íránem, kterou Hegseth a Trump rozpoutali.
- 24sata (Croatia)06:28
Rat protiv Irana nikada nije imao široku potporu. Gallup je u lipnju izmjerio da ga podržava samo 34% Amerikanaca, što ga svrstava među vojne akcije s najmanjom podrškom u zadnjih 50 godina
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)06:52
Trumpov potpredsjednik otvoreno priznao zašto su republikanci potučeni
- tportal (Croatia)06:55
Nakon teškog poraza republikanaca na međuizborima, američki predsjednik Donald Trump mora odlučiti što dalje s ratom protiv Irana
- The Guardian World07:00
But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for Ukraine In a rare occurrence, a US election may have actually been decided by foreign policy. Donald Trump ’s war in Iran and international tariffs are seen as playing a key role in the inflationary pressures that drove so many Americans to vote against his party on Tuesday in what has been described as a “generational wipeout” for the Republicans . And in the coming months, the...
- Index.hr (Croatia)07:08
SUPREDSJEDNICA stranke Alternativa za Njemačku (AfD), Alice Weidel, ocijenila je da je težak poraz republikanaca na američkim međuizborima posljedica rata u Iranu i neispunjenih obećanja predsjednika Donalda Trumpa.
- Die Zeit (Germany)07:11
»Die Iran-Sache mussten wir tun und wir tun es weiter«: Trump räumt ein, dass der Irankrieg zur Niederlage der Republikaner beigetragen hat. Beenden will er ihn nicht.
- tportal (Croatia)07:32
Nakon teškog poraza republikanaca na američkim međuizborima, u vrhu administracije Donalda Trumpa sve se glasnije postavlja pitanje odgovornosti za rat u Iranu. U središtu pozornosti našao se ministar obrane Pete Hegseth, no prema izvještajima američkih medija, posljedice bi mogli osjetiti i najviši vojni zapovjednici
- El Pais English09:50
President blames Iran war for Republican defeat while boasting about progress on construction of White House ballroom
- NYT World10:04
The midterm results laid bare the deep unpopularity of the war of choice that President Trump started and is now struggling to end.
- naharnet.com10:30
As he takes stock of his Republican Party's midterm drubbing, President Donald Trump now faces the difficult question of what to do about his unpopular 8-month-old war against Iran. For weeks, Trump has threatened to return to a full-scale...
- bne IntelliNews10:37
Credit: bne IntelliNews Tehran residents marking the anniversary of the 1979 US embassy takeover say the Democrats’ mid-term gains may make war a little less likely. Few expect relief from sanctions or the collapse of the rial.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)10:40
Demokrati su preuzeli oba doma Kongresa, a i sam Trump priznaje da je rat s Teheranom pridonio porazu. Pred njim su dva puta: diplomatski preokret ili još žešća eskalacija
- Bloomberg Politics10:59
Tuesday’s election laid bare just how much Americans are against the conflict.
- prairiepublic.org11:45
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- publicradioeast.org11:45
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- kbia.org11:45
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- apr.org11:45
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- NPR News11:45
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- upr.org11:45
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- Süddeutsche Zeitung (Germany)11:51
Die Midterms sind vorbei. In der zynischen Welt, die der US-Präsident wohl hinterlässt, hat das Regime in Teheran seinen Platz gefunden. Einen möglichen neuen Krieg fürchtet es nicht.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)13:40
Rast cijena goriva i životnih troškova, ocjenjuju analitičari, bio je među najosjetljivijim pitanjima kampanje, a rat je pritom jedan od čimbenika, ali ne i jedini
- winnipegfreepress.com18:00
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump
- klcc.org18:00
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
- PBS NewsHour19:04Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war, court documents show
The documents show that the administration maintained contacts with Iranian officials during the war over the removals, specifically for submitting travel documents and figuring out "possible avenues for removal."
- DW Top Stories19:12
The US midterm results showed how unpopular Donald Trump's Iran war is. Now, Gulf countries, trapped for months in the middle of the war between the US and Iran, see reason for optimism.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)23:45
Donald Trump hat Iran wiederholt mit »Vernichtung« gedroht. Das hält seine Regierung aber nicht davon ab, Rückführungen in das Kriegsland anzuschieben. Vor einem US-Bundesgericht fielen deshalb klare Worte.
- PBS NewsHour23:46
As Trump ponders his next move, the stakes couldn't be higher for Iran, the Middle East and the global economy writ large.
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:57
Il presidente Usa: “Preferirei non farlo ma forse sarò costretto”
Fri, 6 November 2026
5 reports- Times of India03:31
- Index.hr (Croatia)06:50
ČELNIK britanske stranke Reform UK Nigel Farage priznao je kako strahuje da će američki predsjednik Donald Trump ponovno pokrenuti napade na Iran nakon katastrofalnog poraza republikanaca na izborima za Kongres.
- La Repubblica (Italy)08:32
Intervista al leader della destra britannica: “Il presidente Usa ha infranto la promessa di non scatenare guerre all’estero e la sta pagando. E non ho mai pensato che il mio rapporto con Donald mi avrebbe aiutato politicamente nel Regno Unito"
- South China Morning Post13:12
As Republican losses in the US midterm elections highlight how unpopular the war in Iran is, all eyes are on Washington’s next moves and whether the election results could set the stage for a quicker end to the conflict. However, experts remain sceptical, arguing that while the results will cripple the Trump administration and force it to rethink its strategy, they leave the broader US position unchanged, making a protracted war far more likely than diplomatic talks. Democrats seized full...
- The Hill14:30
Despite Iranian efforts to delay negotiations until a Democratic Congress takes office in January, the current administration faces mounting pressure to resolve the conflict due to domestic economic concerns and ongoing maritime tensions.