White House warns of Trump strike on Iran if midterms humiliate him

ua.korrespondent.net (Ukrainian) —

White House sources warn President Donald Trump may launch a major military operation against Iran if Republicans perform poorly in next week's midterm elections, Axios journalist Barak Ravid reported. The scenario is being considered amid heightened US-Iran tensions, with an official saying Trump could "take decisive action" if he feels "humiliated" by the vote results. The message is reportedly being conveyed to Iranian representatives as a push for negotiations. A White House spokesperson denied election outcomes would influence Iran policy. Trump recently spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and US-Israel have reportedly prepared a week-long bombing plan against Iran.


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