Trump weighs military action or deal with Iran after midterm losses

President Donald Trump said he would soon decide whether to resume military action against Iran or pursue an agreement, following meetings with his national security advisers on Thursday. The decision comes after Republican losses in Tuesday's midterm elections, which officials acknowledged were driven by public frustration over the conflict. Trump said he prefers not to destroy the rest of the country but may have to, adding "You'll know soon enough." No order to resume operations was issued, though preparations continue. Iran has framed the election results as a rejection of Trump's war policy and signaled readiness for further attacks. Diplomatic channels remain active, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi holding calls with regional counterparts and Qatar mediating a nuclear proposal, though Tehran has set seven conditions for negotiations.