# Iran war looms large for US voters ahead of midterm elections

https://mins.news/en/video/90642

- Global News, 2026-10-08 01:45 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl7ASlEsMlA

> The U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran is expected to shape how Americans vote in November’s midterm elections. Disruption to the Strait of Hormuz has driven up energy prices and the cost of transporting goods, adding pressure on President Donald Trump.

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