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How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the US midterm elections

Times of Israel27 October 2026, 15:31 UTCIran

The war, at the eight-month mark, has spiked gas prices and left voters frustrated, imperiling continued Republican control of Congress after Nov. 3 vote; Trump downplays concerns

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