GOP, Iran and Secretary of War

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'Knives out' at Pentagon after unpopular Iran war dooms GOP in midterms
Though President Trump has continued to support Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the Republicans' electoral drubbing leaves him and other key military leaders vulnerable, officials say.

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Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat after Iran war gets blame for GOP midterm slaughter
JD Vance Blames Iran War for GOP Midterm Losses but Trump Says He’d ‘Do It Again’
Tankers hit in Hormuz as Iran keeps up pressure after US vote
Iran reported three more tankers had been damaged in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, making clear ​that shipping would remain in peril as long as the war in the Gulf is unresolved, now that US voter...

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‘Boss prepping next phase’: Iran jabs team Trump as Vance blames war for midterms loss
JD Vance was the favourite to succeed Trump in 2028: What happens to his chances after midterm election results? Decoded
What a weaker Trump & Republicans' midterm rout could mean for Iran, Israel and Ukraine
Vice-President JD Vance, who is widely expected to seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2028, blamed his party's defeat on the war with Iran.

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European far right distances itself from Trump, blaming Iran war for Republicans' defeat
'We Lost Because Of War’: JD Vance’s Long Post On How Iran Conflict Cost Republicans US Midterms

Iran is Reviewing ‘Concrete Proposals’ on Nuclear Program, Officials Say

Iran’s willingness to re-engage on the issue suggests that Qatar-led diplomatic efforts to avert full-blown war between the U.S. and Iran have had some success.

DeSantis criticizes Iran war amid rumors that he could be tapped for Trump’s Defense Secretary

President Donald Trump is reportedly considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the wake of Tuesday's midterm election results, which made clear the unpopularity of the Iran war.

Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war, court documents show

Court documents reveal President Donald Trump's administration held secret talks with Iran about deporting Iranians during the ongoing war.

U.S. issues fresh Iran-related sanctions

The United States on Wednesday imposed a fresh round of Iran-related sanctions as part of the Trump administration's Operation Economic Outcast.

Iran plays down hope for deal to end war after new U.S. strikes on eve of midterm elections

Mediators met for a third consecutive day of talks on Sunday in the latest diplomacy push aimed at preventing a resumption of the fighting.

Sen. Gillibrand says Democrats must end Iran war, hold Trump accountable. But how?

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke with Morning Edition about Democrats' priorities, from lowering costs to ending the Iran war. But questions remain about how they'll deliver.
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Iran updates Saudi, Qatari counterparts on diplomatic progress

Iranian students are facing disciplinary hearings for participating in protests against the war and the economic crisis.

Trump says war in Iran will be put away very soon "one way or the other"

Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for a U.S.-Iran deal as Trump acknowledges outreach, but keeps his threats on the table.