# Iran war could inflict major political damage on Republicans, expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/128420

- TASS, 2026-11-04 04:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2212807

> Katrina vanden Heuvel, editor and publisher of The Nation and president of the American Committee for US-Russia Accord, told TASS the midterm results could resemble the 2006 elections, when the Iraq war cost Republicans control of both chambers. She said the Iran war is unpopular and Democrats may pressure Trump to end it, while neither party is likely to address nuclear escalation or arms control.

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