US Readies Iran Penalties as Trump Downplays Midterms Impact The drums of war have grown louder, with the Trump administration preparing an unprecedented economic assault on Iran.
Tensions between the two nations remain entrenched, despite almost six months of conflict that has sent oil prices soaring and disrupted global trade.
President Trump's decision to downplay the impact of the midterm elections on his plans for Iran indicates he views this confrontation as a matter of national security rather than electoral politics.