# Could Trump end the Iran war after Republicans’ midterm loss?

https://mins.news/en/video/131230

- BBC News, 2026-11-05 18:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNhPdMxymwY

> Trump agreed with Vice-President JD Vance’s view that the Iran war cost Republicans the midterms. Democrats, after a strong “blue wave” victory, say ending the war and lowering living costs are priorities once they control the House and Senate. What will Trump do next?

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