What Trump’s midterms setback could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine

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Published 4 Nov 2026, 16:37 GMT1 min read

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The US midterm elections could have consequences far beyond the country’s borders. President Donald Trump has spent nearly two years overturning decades of American foreign policy, unsettling allies and adversaries alike. Now, both are watching to see how an electoral setback at home will shape his actions abroad.

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