Trump ties midterm defeat to Iran conflict, vows repeat strike

President Trump attributes Republican midterm losses to fuel price spikes from the Strait of Hormuz conflict, but signals he would order the same strike again. This is a retrospective political assessment, not a new policy shift, yet it reinforces the administration's commitment to its Iran posture. The admission may shape upcoming political narratives and market perceptions of geopolitical risk.

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