# Trump blames Iran war for Republican midterm losses

https://mins.news/en/item/129828

- Al Jazeera, 2026-11-04 23:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/4/trump-blames-iran-war-for-midterms-losses?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump said the war in Iran likely contributed to Republican setbacks in the midterm elections, with higher gasoline prices affecting voters. Despite the political fallout, he remained defiant, saying he would “do it again” regarding Iran.

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