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“On the eve of the elections, the US carried out a limited bombing raid on an Iranian island in the Gulf.”

“CURB THE IRAN WAR Trump did not secure approval from Congress before he launched the war with Iran alongside Israel on February 28, and Democrats have voted repeatedly to end the fighting unless he seeks congressional authorization.”

“But that hope was seasoned with expectation that American voters’ rebuke would not necessarily end the U.S. conflict with Iran or change Trump’s policies on tariffs or his lukewarm-at-best support for Ukraine and America’s European allies.”

“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday (November 4, 2026) doubled down on accusations of foreign interference in last week’s election, despite calls for compromise from the President.”

“Buoyed by US elections Eisenkot has warned Netanyahu against launching a new war with his ally US President Donald Trump against Iran, which could help the Israeli prime minister push for a unity government or to run out the clock until new elections.”

“Warning not to erode democracy, Sohlberg said, “There is one thing on which we must agree: election results, as lawfully determined, are binding on us all.””

“Many winning candidates were progressives who campaigned against military aid to Israel and the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

“On the eve of a midterm election that ended in an unequivocal rejection of his brand of politics, even Donald Trump seemed to recognize that the US-Israel relationship has become a political liability.”

“Iran has said it is prepared to discuss its nuclear programme but wants the US to lift its naval blockade and ease sanctions on its oil sales.”

“The US military then escalated its own strikes on Iran, reimposed the blockade and introduced new sanctions on Iran.”

“Iran has called the US response to its seven conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz “unconvincing” as US President Donald Trump confirmed launching strikes on an Iranian island near the strategic waterway.”