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Iran wary of new U.S. attacks despite Trump noting war's role in election losses

NPR | By Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Published November 5, 2026 at 3:46 AM CST

Both President Trump and Vice President JD Vance acknowledged the role the Iran war played in the GOP's election loss. Iran agrees, but it is wary of new attacks.

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Hadeel Al-Shalchi
Hadeel Al-Shalchi is NPR’s International Correspondent based in Istanbul.