# Trump likely to prioritize ending Iran war after midterms, Japanese expert says

https://mins.news/en/item/130107

- TASS, 2026-11-05 04:12 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2213055

> Tsuneo Watanabe, a senior researcher at the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, said Donald Trump is likely to prioritize ending the war with Iran after the Republican midterm defeat. He cited the war and higher oil prices as major reasons for the loss, and said Democratic control of Congress could constrain military action and make the defense budget a bargaining chip.

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