Trump Stands by Iran Conflict Despite Midterm Election Concerns

Trump says he has no regrets over Iran war as midterm elections approach. U.S.-Israel strikes spark oil price surge and regional tensions.

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September 12, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, United States — Former U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he has no regrets about the military action against Iran, despite concerns that the ongoing conflict could influence the November midterm elections.

In an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham, Trump emphasized his stance, saying, I don’t believe in the word ‘regret.’ You can always question yourself a little bit. He added that he would make the same decision again if given the chance.

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The former president also dismissed claims that some of his supporters were disheartened by the war, asserting they were proud of his efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump reiterated that the conflict would end after the midterm elections, citing allegations that Iran was attempting to sway the outcome of the vote.

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