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‘No good options’: Iran war caught between Trump's midterm troubles, Israel's election shake-up

A broader offensive, continued pressure, negotiated compromise, or a limited strike are potential options, according to Raz Zimmt, director of the Iran and the Shiite Axis research program at INSS.

A pedestrian walks past a billboard depicting US President Donald Trump inside a catering container, installed on a building along a street in downtown of Tehran on August 31, 2026.
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance make an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington Tuesday, 20th October 2026

Who is Stephen Miller, the Jewish conservative promoted to Trump’s new chief of staff? - explainer

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks ahead of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after being reopened following months of repairs, on the National Mall in Washington, DC, US, November 2, 2026.

President Trump: History will remember Iran, not the US midterms - opinion

Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field.

Florida's DeSantis preparing 2028 presidential bid after GOP midterm losses - report


Alaska Senate candidate summoned before grand jury amid alleged election manipulation probe

Federal prosecutors want records from Gerald Heikes on Mary Peltola’s campaign, several PACs and the Elias Law Group, as they probe whether Democratic-aligned operatives recruited spoilers.

Media members wait ahead of the arrival of US Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Republican candidate for re-election, to vote during the US midterm elections, in Anchorage, Alaska, US, November 3, 2026.

Vance, Trump and the midterms: Is US support for Israel ending?

JD Vance says voters want a new US-Israel relationship, and Trump is ending aid early. Jacob Laznik and Shir Perets unpack what the midterms really mean for Israel and the Iran war.

US Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally on October 28, 2026 in Kinston, North Carolina.

How the Republican midterm defeat reshapes the presidential succession battle - analysis

Until now, Vance's position as vice president has given him a significant advantage. He was widely seen as Trump's heir apparent, the person best positioned to secure the president's endorsement.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance, second lady Usha Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attend the arrival ceremony of Britain's King Charles and Queen Camilla on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 28, 2026.

Trump says he can 'absolutely work with Democrats' despite election losses

In a phone call with CNBC, the US president pointed to areas of potential cooperation with Democrats, including trade and financial issues, while dismissing concerns over impeachment.

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media on the day the final steel beam goes into the ballroom, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, November 4, 2026.

Mike Johnson won't seek reelection as Republican leader following midterm losses - report

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan expressed interest in succeeding Johnson, outlining plans in letters to colleagues.

Republican US House Speaker Mike Johnson reacts at his midterm election night rally in Shreveport, Louisiana, US, November 3, 2026.

Republicans are paying the price at the polls because they don’t put people first - opinion

Political leadership is not just about winning elections or defending principles. It is about building relationships, earning trust, and standing with people long after the campaign is over.

People vote at a polling station at the Buck Creek School, during the US midterm elections on Election Day, in Jefferson County, Kansas, US, November 3, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: Even in rural Maine, Israel and Iran were central issues in the US midterms

The general consensus was that Israel’s current prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is viewed negatively. He’s a polarizing figure and, in many areas, is rarely seen positively.

US Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Republican candidate for re-election, interacts with supporters at a watch party during the US midterm elections, at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Bangor, Maine, US, November 3, 2026.

Netanyahu must explain why Israel is giving up $4b. in US military aid - opinion

American military assistance is not some generous Christmas present that Israel can politely decline. It is a central pillar of Israel's national security and military planning.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Democrats notch historic governor wins in Texas, Georgia, Ohio amid midterm surge

A total of three dozen governor races were on the ballot in the elections, with US President Donald Trump's unpopularity and the cost of living at the top of voters' minds, alongside local concerns.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott hugs his daughter, Audrey Abbott, after delivering a concession speech at an election night rally during the US midterm elections in Austin, Texas, US, November 3, 2026.

Israel politicians accuse Netanyahu of being 'danger to Israel,' harming ties with US Democrats

Yair Lapid, who leads the Yesh Atid party, added that the midterm results have ruined any chance of forming a unity government with Netanyahu.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu at the Likud party’s election headquarters in Jerusalem, October 28, 2026