Iran War Could Decide Midterms, Critics Say

The Washington Examiner, in opinion analysis, says voters are unhappy with Trump's handling of the Iran war, citing polls around 60% dissatisfaction and links to gas prices. The Guardian reports his approval fell to 30%. The Guardian's Mohamad Bazzi argues that talk of renewed bombing has not brought a deal any closer, and that Trump may weigh large-scale strikes after the midterms. Officials reportedly leaked plans for a fresh set of US and Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, missile stockpiles and civilian infrastructure, while Qatar-organized talks have made progress on an interim deal. Families at home and overseas deserve a straight answer. Peace through strength only counts if it ends in a deal that holds, and whether the interim deal happens is still unsettled.

“I’m not going to start a war”Donald Trump, via Washington Examiner