# US midterms could reshape Trump’s foreign policy and the Iran war

https://mins.news/en/video/129486

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEL-NCWWuzQ

> The effects of the US midterms may extend well beyond the country. Donald Trump retains substantial authority over foreign policy, but Democrats’ control of Congress means his administration will face scrutiny over decisions overseas, including the war in Iran. Al Jazeera’s Manuel Rapalo reports from Madison, Wisconsin.

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