# Trump says Iran war largely drove Republicans’ election defeat

https://mins.news/en/item/129665

- TASS, 2026-11-04 20:44 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2212995

> Donald Trump said the war with Iran and rising fuel prices were largely responsible for Republicans’ midterm defeat, noting the conflict pushed gasoline prices up in the short term. He maintained that starting the war was worthwhile, saying Iran must not be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

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