After midterms, Trump is left to weigh his next move in Iran war that contributed to GOP loss
Topics: 2026 Midterm ElectionsIran
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- PBS NewsHour reports: “As Trump ponders his next move, the stakes couldn't be higher for Iran, the Middle East and the global economy writ large.”
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