Trump doubles down on choice to start war on Iran

Middle East EyeNovember 9, 2026By Mera Aladam

Trump doubles down on choice to start war on Iran US president Donald Trump has reiterated remarks that he would begin the war on Iran once again if he had a second chance. Trump was asked about whether comments from Vice President JD Vance blaming the war as the reason why the Republican Party lost in last week’s midterm elections had affected their relationship, Trump said: "No, not at all, but a lot of people didn’t like his comments. But not me." "He was right, other than one thing, he sh…

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