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Defiant Iran Seeks to Bruise Trump Ahead of Midterms

Trump said Iran could not sustain the conflict and warned of more U.S. strikes as Tehran retaliated against nine vessels, officials said.

  • On Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he expects Iran to abandon its war effort "immediately after the election," while conceding American gas prices are unlikely to fall before the midterms.
  • Iranian leaders view the conflict with the United States as an existential threat; an official told Bloomberg that Tehran is prepared for a more intense war and will step up retaliatory strikes.
  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it struck 20 vessels in two operations, targeting two United States vessels and eight oil tankers in the Persian Gulf in retaliation for American attacks.
  • Jordan's military intercepted 18 missiles fired by the IRGC at Al-Azraq Air Base, while two fell in unpopulated areas without causing injuries during the escalating regional conflict.
  • Trump accused Tehran of seeking to influence the midterm elections, noting the United States has attacked nine Iranian vessels and will continue additional military strikes against Iran.
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شفق نيوز broke the news in Iraq on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
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