# Could US midterm results spare Gulf states from further war?

https://mins.news/en/item/131288

- DW, 2026-11-05 19:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/will-us-midterm-election-results-spare-gulf-states-from-further-war/a-79868398?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The midterms showed that Donald Trump’s war with Iran is unpopular, giving Gulf states caught in the conflict reason for optimism. But it remains unclear whether the US will resume major attacks, how Iran might respond, or whether Tehran will negotiate. Gulf countries are seeking a political way out and reassessing defense ties with Washington.

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