# US administration divided over next steps on Iran after midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/129933

- TASS, 2026-11-05 01:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213037

> The Wall Street Journal, citing sources, reports that disagreements over Iran policy have deepened in the US administration since the midterm elections. Some officials are pressing Donald Trump to strike Iran again and then seek peace, while others favor halting and reducing the military operation. Trump said he could end the war whenever he wants, but it must be done right, and acknowledged the war and rising fuel prices largely contributed to Republican losses.

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