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Trump, US midterms, Tehran: 8 key factors driving Iran war

DW2 November 2026, 15:25 UTCIran

While the US midterms could open a window for diplomacy with Iran, they could also unleash a new military escalation. DW spoke to analysts to identify eight factors that could tip the balance towards war or peace.

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