# Iranian expert: US midterms reveal Trump’s miscalculations toward Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/134206

- CGTN, 2026-11-07 09:07 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-11-07/Iranian-Expert-US-midterms-show-Trump-s-miscalculations-toward-Iran-1RSmD2KCKgU/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Iranian international relations expert Akbar Masoumi says the Republican defeat was more than a Democratic win. He argues that Washington’s miscalculations in its conflict with Iran have weakened US influence in the region and increased economic pressure at home. Masoumi warns that continued US military deployments and reduced diplomatic activity could signal renewed high-intensity conflict, while concern remains high in Tehran.

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