Trump Threatens New Iran Strikes After Midterm Defeat

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Despite his camp's resounding defeat, Republican President Donald Trump reaffirmed early Wednesday he is considering a "heavy blow" against Tehran, threatening new strikes on Iran following the midterm elections. During the campaign, Trump repeatedly threatened the Islamic Republic with new attacks while downplaying the threat. Hours before results emerged Tuesday, he claimed Iran had been "decapitated" and gas prices were "fixed," citing a naval blockade as total control. Trump confirmed the likelihood of fresh strikes, saying "maybe we'll have to kill a lot of people," while downplaying a recent bombing of an anti-aircraft site on Qeshm Island as "a minor attack" and "not war."


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