Conflict · Washington, D.C., United States · United States of America · November 6, 2026

Trump weighs new action on Iran after midterms

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Nov 6, 12:47 AM ET

Trump said he may need to destroy the rest of Iran, though he would prefer not to. He said a decision on new strikes is coming. Some advisers told him his chances of resuming combat are shrinking, NBC reported. Iraq's government reportedly authorized commanders to respond to militia violations.

Why it matters

New strikes could send oil prices higher and widen the war.

Background

The war began Feb 28. Trump had predicted it would end after the election.

The story so far

1. Oct 26Trump weighs Iran deal or renewed action
2. Nov 4Trump says Iran war largely caused Republican losses
3. Nov 5Vance blames Iran war for Republican losses; Trump partly agrees
4. Nov 6Trump weighs new action on Iran after midterms

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Sources

• CBS News ↗Nov 6, 8:00 PM ET
• Middle East Eye ↗Nov 6, 8:04 PM ET
• NZZ ↗Nov 6, 12:47 AM ET

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