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Iran awaits Trump's next moves after the midterm elections. Here's what we know.

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Shapiro, Becker, and Salvanto discussed on CBS’s "Face the Nation" how Iran is watching to see what actions President Trump will take following the U.S. midterm elections. The program did not provide specific details but focused on the strategic implications for Iran based on potential shifts in U.S. policy and political landscape post-elections.

Written by AI on 2026-11-02, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On November 2, 2026, CBS's "Face the Nation" discussed Iran's anticipation of President Trump's actions following the midterm elections. The program featured experts discussing the current political landscape but did not provide specific details about potential moves or decisions from the US regarding Iran. No further updates on concrete steps taken by Trump were reported in subsequent articles.

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