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Trump admits war on Iran led to election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’

Al Jazeera English •
November 05, 2026 • 12:00 AM
• By Kristina Harazim,Ahmad Elmouniery
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President Trump admits Iran war 'largely' caused Republicans' US election wipeout, but says he 'had to do it'.

Trump admits war on Iran led to election wipeout but he ‘had to do it’

President Trump admits Iran war 'largely' caused Republicans' US election wipeout, but says he 'had to do it'.

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