# Trump says Iran war was justified despite Republican midterm losses

https://mins.news/en/item/129275

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-04 15:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/4/no-regrets-trump-says-iran-war-justified-despite-polls-drubbing?traffic_source=rss

> Trump acknowledged that his attack on Iran and higher fuel prices contributed to Republicans’ midterm defeats, but said the action was right and he would do it again. He denied responsibility for the losses, blamed weak voter turnout and some candidates, ruled out cabinet changes, and said he wanted to work with Democrats while warning he could also confront them.

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