US President Donald Trump says he does not regret the US-led war against Iran, despite concerns that the conflict could affect the November US midterm elections. In an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, he rejects the idea of “regret,” saying he would do “exactly as” he did if he could repeat the decision.
Trump also argues that supporters are not demoralized, saying they are “very proud” that the conflict prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. He reiterates that he expects the war to end immediately after the midterm election. Multiple outlets report he has made similar comments previously, including that Tehran is trying to influence the elections that will determine whether Republicans retain control of Congress.
The articles consistently link the political fallout to domestic issues raised during the campaign, including higher oil and gas prices attributed by Republicans to the broader conflict. Coverage also situates the remarks within the wider context of strikes involving the US and Israel against Iran, and Iran’s retaliatory actions affecting the region, alongside ongoing disputes over Iran’s nuclear program and the US objective of weakening it.
