Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised
5 sources·Updated August 28, 2026

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- NYT Homepage·6d agoFor Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.
Read at NYT Homepage → - Independent World·6d agoPutin thinks Trump is ‘weakened’ by Iran war, says report
Capitalising on the Hormuz crisis to ramp up action in Ukraine will have consequences, Ratcliffe warns Putin in secret meeting
Read at Independent World → - NYT World·6d agoWhy Many Iranians Are Losing Hope After Six Months of War
Iranians have become increasingly desperate, as they grapple with an economic crisis made worse by the conflict and grow increasingly skeptical about President Trump’s motives.
Read at NYT World → - Irish Independent World·6d agoTrump’s war in Iran six months on: Thousands dead, economic chaos and a region in flames
More than 8,000 people across the region have been killed since February
Read at Irish Independent World → - ABC News Top·Aug 27Republicans face midterm verdict as Iran war drags on longer than Trump promised
The Iran war has reshaped the rapidly approaching midterm elections
Read at ABC News Top →