Trump Delays Iran War Moves Until Nov. 3 Midterms as $4.49 Gas Hits Republicans
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Updated · The Globe and Mail · Sep 28
Trump Delays Iran War Moves Until Nov. 3 Midterms as $4.49 Gas Hits Republicans
3 articles · Updated · The Globe and Mail · Sep 28
Summary
Trump has signaled no peace deal with Iran before the Nov. 3 midterms and is also holding open the option of new strikes only after the vote.
Nearly 20 Republican candidates have urged an end to the conflict as war-driven costs rise, with U.S. gasoline at $4.49 a gallon, diesel at a record $6.53 and 30-year mortgage rates above 7%.
Mike Rogers in Michigan, Jon Husted in Ohio and Ashley Hinson in Iowa have all broken with Trump’s war posture, tying their appeals to affordability and voter anger over prices.
A CNN/SSRS poll found 29% of adults approve of Trump’s foreign-policy handling, down from 42% in January 2025, underscoring how the war has become a midterm liability.
The linkage is unusual in U.S. history and risky in wartime, because publicly timing diplomacy or military action can shape Iran’s calculations while a Democratic gain in Congress could constrain Trump’s next steps.