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Oct 30 • 6:51 AM EDT • Business • cnn.com
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The politics of war

Israel went to the polls last Tuesday and it is the turn of the United States next Tuesday. The differences in the two elections are self-evident. Compared with the US, which has favourable geography and does everything at scale, Israel is tiny and part of an unstable region. For its elections, it has adopted an almost pure form of proportional representation based on lists. This encourages multiple parties and can make it almost impossible to form a government, as we can now see. The US system is complex in its own way but discourages third parties. Yet for all the differences in size, geography, and political systems, the fates of the two countries are closely connected. Israel has come to depend on the US to sustain its military strength, and over the past few tumultuous years that dependence has created resentment in the United States. The Biden administration was punished for appearing to give Netanyahu a blank check after the Hamas attacks of 7 October 2023, and not holding Israel back as it employed ruthless tactics in Gaza. Because of the treatment of Palestinians, American views of Israel have grown progressively more negative over the past few years. Only a third now support the Israeli government. While on the left, this is largely because of how Israeli forces have operated in Gaza and, more recently, how the settler movement has behaved in the West Bank, for the American right the issue has been about how Benjamin Netanyahu persuaded Donald Trump to forget his wariness about more Middle Eastern wars and agree to a joint attack on Iran, which has gone badly wrong. The Palestine question was not a big issue for the two large Jewish blocs in last Tuesday’s election. Both supported a tough response to Hamas after October 2023 and neither accepts a two-state solution. It was, however, the threat posed by the ethno-nationalist policies of Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich, the two extreme members of Netanyahu’s coalition, and their tolerance, even encouragement, of settler violence, that brought out the Arab voters. (In principle this should strengthen their position though to turn into real power would require the ‘Change Bloc’ overcoming their opposition to involving Arab parties. The alternatives are a National Unity government, defection from the Change Bloc to Netanyahu, or deadlock and another round of elections in the new year.) There was also broad support for the war against Iran among the Jewish parties. The difficulty here is that the objectives behind the war have yet to be met, and that continuing with military operations depends on the United States. In this way the two elections have come together at a crucial moment. If Netanyahu hoped that a victory over Iran would help him retain his majority, cementing his legacy as an Israeli war leader, it did not work out that way. Trump also expected a great victory about which he could boast. He promised at most the end of a hateful and aggressive regime, with a record of hostility to both the United States and Israel, or at least the elimination of Iran’s military capabilities and the end of its nuclear programme. Eight months on, there is not much to boast about; vital objectives remain elusive: the Iranian regime is even more hardline than before; the international economy is barely coping with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz; and Saudi Arabia is struggling with an unwanted conflict with the Yemeni Houthis. For all these reasons, the Iran War has been a dark cloud hanging over both elections. Yet the issue has been approached in different ways. Netanyahu sought to push the issue before the election while Trump has been more cautious. Trump’s essential claim is that there is nothing to worry about and he’s still working out what final steps need to be taken to provide a definitive conclusion to the conflict. Netanyahu’s final pitch was that there was lots to worry about. He focused on Israel’s dire security situation, with the Iran War unfinished and the prospect of imminent economic isolation because of international sanctions. For him it is imperative to defeat Iran decisively, and without delay. Why this different response to the same war? Part of the answer lies in how public opinion in the two countries responded to the war. In this post, I show how this came about. We await the outcome of the US midterms but know the result, at least in terms of the share of the vote if not yet the shape of the new government, of the Israeli election. With the elections out of the way Netanyahu is pressing for another round in the war. Trump is less sure. I conclude with thoughts on the importance of how he decides.

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Oct 30 • 5:22 AM EDT • Politics • samf.substack.com
Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced again on unclear charges

Iran has sentenced award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison and ordered the seizure of of all of his assets. The "It Was Just an

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Acclaimed Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi sentenced again on unclear charges

Iran has sentenced award-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison and ordered the seizure of of all of his assets. The "It Was Just an

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Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes

Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Oct 29 • 4:51 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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5 business problems that halted the 'never-ending' cruise

The founder behind the "never-ending" cruise told Business Insider that problems piled up this year, starting with the Iran war.

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Oct 29 • 12:58 PM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph exams tied to classified leaks about the Iran war and Ukraine before Pete Hegseth fired him.

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Oct 29 • 9:08 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
The Israel debate reshaping Jewish American politics

“There are plenty of people who believe, as I do, that Israel has a right to protect itself,” says David to Lauren, both pictured below, over the dinner table. Subscribe “How does starving children protect Israel?” she replies. “I don’t think Israel is intentionally starving children.” “It’s a little bit absurd to be sitting here talking about all of these very specific things,” Lauren says, “as opposed to looking at the totality of him as a candidate, and the 90% of things that you agree with him on.” This is a snapshot from a conversation between a Jewish father and daughter in Michigan ahead of the crucial Senate race. Lauren supports the Democratic candidate, Abdul El-Sayed. Her father is undecided. That is mainly because of El-Sayed’s stance on Israel, one that mirrors a growing wing of the party that has become critical of the US-Israel relationship following the war in Gaza. You’re reading FourSight, a newsletter from Channel 4 News’ expert journalists explaining the complexities of the biggest global stories Could that alienate Jewish American voters who have a strong connection to Israel - and the majority of whom have voted Democratic? A shifting stance on Israel “An ally that takes your money to push you into wars you shouldn’t be fighting is not an ally,” El-Sayed recently told ABC News, referring to the Iran war and how some Americans believe that Israel pushed President Trump into the conflict. Foreign policy has become an economic issue that’s hitting Americans’ pockets, with the soaring cost of petrol and diesel. El-Sayed, pictured below, has opposed military aid for Israel and accused the nation of genocide in Gaza. That led to the pro-Israel lobby group, AIPAC, funding his opponent, Hayley Stevens, to the tune of $30m during the Democratic primary here. “I frequently criticise AIPAC because I think the way that they are pouring dollars into defeating Abdul and others around the country… is really corrosive to American democracy,” Brad Lander says at a canvassing event in Detroit. Lander, a Jewish Democratic congressional candidate in New York, is an ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani and has come to campaign for El-Sayed. “Democrats and Americans don’t want to keep paying for Netanyahu’s wars,” he says. “They want a reset in the US relationship with Israel.” The 2026 election has clearly been a bruising one for AIPAC; the Wall Street Journal reported that, in an unpublished letter, the group described the cycle as one of the “most challenging environments in recent memory”. Share And significantly, after the midterms, the group will stop direct contributions to candidates through one of its political action committees. Voters’ concerns We followed a group of Jewish canvassers around one suburb in Detroit. They think that among the 130,000 Jewish voters in Michigan, between 20 and 30,000 are undecided. In a swing state where El-Sayed beat his primary rival by just 13,000, that could prove pivotal. We meet one voter, Jen Friedman, pictured below, who has a “Democrats for Rogers” sign, referring to the Republican candidate. The issue of Israel is very important to her because “having a safe haven is crucial”, she tells me. “What I see is one candidate, Mike Rogers, who is associating himself with people who are very proudly American,” says Jen. “Abdul, on the other hand, is associating with people who say they are anti-American.” Friedman raises two issues. Firstly, Hasan Piker, a left-wing streamer who has campaigned alongside El-Sayed and has been criticised for his comments on the US and Israel. [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) [ Why Hasan Piker thinks the US needs a socialist Trump ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) Anushka Asthana · Aug 19 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/who-is-hasan-piker-the-socialist) The other concern regards an attack on a Michigan synagogue back in March. The FBI said the man was inspired by Hezbollah and had lost relatives in an Israeli airstrike on Lebanon. El-Sayed condemned the antisemitic attack, but also said “hurt people hurt people”. That upset many here, with El-Sayed apologising numerous times for his choice of language. Jews for Abdul As we follow the canvassers, there are still plenty of lawn signs supporting El-Sayed. Elissa Driker, pictured below, runs out of her house wearing a “Jews for Abdul” t-shirt. “I feel like the values that Abdul has align with how I live my Judaism,” she tells me. She says “Abdul is not Hasan Piker, so I don’t conflate them”. I ask why Piker keeps coming up. “It gets weaponised. I don’t know if you watched the debate the other night, but talk about… weaponising fear and weaponising anxiety and all that Islamophobic dog-whistling that was coming towards Abdul.” I also talk to Elissa about how Americans more broadly appear to be questioning the US-Israel relationship and whether American Jews were ready to do that too. “A lot of American Jews are. My experience is absolutely the tide is turning.” For the first time, Gallup found this year that Americans now sympathise more with the Palestinians than the Israelis. In another poll of Jewish American voters, 65% said they were pro-Israel but also critical of Israeli government policies, 52% support cutting or eliminating aid to Israel. Father and daughter Back at the dinner table, I bring up those polls with David Fink. Why does he think Americans sympathise less with Israelis? [ ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) [ How support for Israel in US is declining ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) Kiran Moodley · May 4 [ Read full story ](https://channel4news.substack.com/p/how-support-for-israel-in-us-is-declining) “Because the news media and the extremes of both parties are so willing to tell what I think is a false narrative.” Lauren chimes in: “Do you really think the actions of Israel have nothing to do with the shift in the sympathies?” “I think that’s very relevant,” he replies. “I just don’t think that people really have a full understanding.” Lauren again: “It sounds like you’re saying that the shift is due to how the atrocities are being described, as opposed to what the actual atrocities are.” “There have been some things that shouldn’t have happened,” David says. “I think the polling is being driven by politicians who are taking advantage of this issue.” Lauren then asks, “I’m curious what your response would be if my children were killed in an Israeli airstrike and someone said there have been some things that shouldn’t have happened?” A long pause from her father. “Any reference to my grandchildren has a very deep emotional impact on me. Well done,” he says. “I have an empathy for any civilian in war and I don’t mean to belittle those losses. The loss of any one life is a horrible thing. But it doesn’t make it a war crime and it doesn’t make it genocide.” Lauren and David cannot agree but tell me how proud they are of one another for sticking to their convictions and for agreeing to let me sit in on their conversation. I cannot thank them enough for their time, and hope their honesty informs and educates many people during such a fraught election. Abdul El-Sayed: The candidate testing the US - Israel relationship Thanks for reading our latest FourSight newsletter. Subscribe to receive free weekly newsletters from Channel 4 News. Subscribe Share Channel 4 News Leave a comment

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Oct 29 • 8:01 AM EDT • Politics • channel4news.substack.com
Trump defends war in Iran, tariffs during Texas campaign swing

Despite polls showing most Texans disapprove of the president's handling of the economy and the war in Iran, Trump can’t stop talking about both.

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Oct 29 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • houstonchronicle.com
The Trump Aide Trying to Stop a Blue Wave

James Blair, the president’s top political strategist, planned for a different midterm cycle. Then Trump attacked Iran.

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Oct 29 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
'Never-ending' cruise founder says Iran war caused finances to spiral

A "never-ending" cruise was halted because of soaring fuel prices. Its founder, Mikael Petterson, is considering bankruptcy.

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Oct 29 • 5:00 AM EDT • Business • businessinsider.com
Iran cannot wait: Trump and Herzog must break Israel's political deadlock

Opinion: Neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot can form a coalition, but the Iranian threat leaves little time for another election; Israel's president and his US counterpart must help forge a unity government despite deep political divisions

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Oct 28 • 11:24 PM EDT • Politics • ynetnews.com
Gallup: Economy, Health Care and Iran Top Voter Concerns Ahead of Midterms

The economy, healthcare, and the war in Iran rank highest in importance to U.S. voters ahead of this week's midterms, according to the latest Gallup poll. With the election five days away, voter responses reflect pushback against President Donald Trump's economic platform and foreign policy agenda.

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Oct 28 • 10:51 PM EDT • Health • usnews.com
Vance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official

In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.

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Oct 28 • 10:12 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
New MEF Report: Bombs Have Weakened the Iranian Regime, but Only Politics Can Replace It

Seth D. Kaplan Maps a Path to Replacing the Islamic Republic with a Stable, Democratic, and Internationally Integrated Iranian State.

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Oct 28 • 1:22 PM EDT • Politics • meforum.org
Miranda Lambert makes rare comment about Blake Shelton divorce: ‘Not fun’

Luckily, the Grammy winner channeled her “misery” into her music.

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Oct 28 • 12:44 PM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Arch Capital’s profit falls 23%

Bermuda-based Arch Capital Group Ltd.’s third-quarter net income fell 23% year on year to $1 billion, driven by catastrophe losses related to the Iran conflict and lower underwriting income across its…

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Oct 28 • 10:35 AM EDT • Business • businessinsurance.com
How the end of “Roe” is reshaping medical care

In her new book “Side Effects,” Alice Miranda Ollstein shows that the impact of abortion bans goes far beyond reproductive health care.

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Oct 28 • 8:58 AM EDT • Health • washingtonpost.com
Iran sentences acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to new prison term after his return home

Iran has sentenced acclaimed film director Jafar Panahi to five years and one month in prison, following his return to the country earlier this year, after the start of U.S. and Israeli attacks on the Islamic Republic | Talk 1370

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Oct 28 • 8:37 AM EDT • Entertainment • audacy.com
Scientists discover a hidden 100-million-year-old volcanic system

Scientists have uncovered a long-lost volcanic system in Iran that dates back roughly 100 million years, revealing a hidden chapter in Earth's tectonic history. The discovery sheds new light on the disappearance of an ancient ocean and the powerful geological forces that reshaped the Middle East.

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Oct 28 • 8:00 AM EDT • Science • sciencedaily.com
Blizzard said it wouldn't sell real-money World of Warcraft housing items tied to player races. It lied.

World of Warcraft's housing feature stirs controversy by selling new premium decor items tied to the Kul Tiran player race, going against Blizzard's word that race-related decor items won't be sold for real money

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Oct 27 • 3:32 PM EDT • Technology • windowscentral.com
Fox News Power Rankings: As Iran looms large, can the GOP keep the faithful?

Trump's approval dropped to 36% amid the war in Iran, reshaping the 2026 midterms, but the Senate map through deep-red states keeps GOP alive.

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Oct 27 • 6:15 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Israelis abroad flock home for ‘most important election we’ve ever had’

Democracy. The Hamas attack. Wars in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran. Netanyahu’s long tenure. For Israelis returning home to vote, the list of momentous issues i…

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Oct 27 • 5:00 AM EDT • Science • csmonitor.com
The Social Impact of War in Iran: Fracture and Uncertainty

For regime supporters in Iran, defending attacks by the US and Israel, is an unforgivable act of treason regardless of the justification

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Oct 27 • 4:54 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections

WASHINGTON (AP) — Noor Dubow says he regularly votes for Republican candidates who he believes align with his economic views — even though he's never been a fan

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Oct 27 • 12:09 AM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections

When President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran, he said it would last a matter of weeks.

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Oct 27 • 12:04 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
The Center for Politics’ Sabato says 2026 midterms are make-or-break for Democrats

Political analyst points to Trump's approval rating, gas prices and Iran War as factors shaping 2026 races.

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Oct 26 • 5:31 PM EDT • Politics • 29news.com
What do NC's US Senate candidates have to say about the Iran war?
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Oct 26 • 5:30 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
Trump promised to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections

Voters blame Trump, pointing to the Republican president's tariff policies and the war he started with Iran.

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Oct 26 • 11:27 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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IDF responds to Zamir, Netanyahu clash over Iran strike, stops short of denial

"The operational activities and factors considered by the IDF are based solely on security, professional, substantive, and nonpartisan considerations," the military said.

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Oct 26 • 11:16 AM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
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'Yes Bibi or No Bibi': Netanyahu's political future overshadows voting

Israel's upcoming legislative election could reshape the country's political future amid deep divisions over Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership. Former government spokesperson Eylon Levy tells Euronews what is at stake and why another war with Iran may be imminent.

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Oct 26 • 10:23 AM EDT • Politics • euronews.com
As Trump brags about U.S. oil and gas company profits, his stocks gained millions during Iran war

A report from congressional Democrats found the president purchased millions in oil and gas stocks during the war.

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Oct 26 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Tulane political science professors discuss Iran war, international policy

The Tulane Journal of Policy and Political Economy hosted a panel of Tulane University professors to discuss the 2026 Iran war last Thursday. Christopher Fettweis, an associate professor of political science, began the panel by discussing the Twelve-Day War that occurred in June 2025 between Iran and Israel. “The Iranians were nowhere near nuclear weapons...

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Oct 26 • 9:03 AM EDT • Science • tulanehullabaloo.com
Iranians pin hopes for political change on Netanyahu's election win

Iranians are looking to Israel's election as a potential turning point in their country's political future, with supporters of Benjamin Netanyahu hoping his victory will bring renewed pressure on the Islamic Republic.

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Oct 26 • 7:35 AM EDT • Politics • iranintl.com
Chicago banks post strong profits despite macroeconomic shocks

Loan growth remained strong in the third quarter despite rising interest rates, sticky inflation and geopolitical shocks from the war in Iran.

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Oct 26 • 7:00 AM EDT • Business • chicagobusiness.com
In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with Iran

Since launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans’ attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week.

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Oct 26 • 6:25 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses

US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major, military operations against Iran “within 96 hours of receiving” an order from President Donald Trump, according to two US officials.

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Oct 26 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
FL GOP Rep. Carlos Gimenez: I don’t want my children or grandchildren to face a nuclear Iran
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Oct 25 • 8:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Election Board: Cognetti makes her case on health care, tariffs and Iran

WILKES-BARRE — Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti said when she decided to run for Congress, she could not have predicted how much worse things could be across the board.

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Oct 25 • 6:27 AM EDT • Health • timesleader.com
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full War

With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.

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Oct 24 • 8:55 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran

In a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said his teams “have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel.”

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Oct 24 • 11:09 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Iran, Kyrgyzstan seek to expand science and technology cooperation

TEHRAN – Iranian and Kyrgyz officials have called for expanded cooperation in science and technology during a meeting on the sidelines of the 5th World Creative Economy Conference in Jakarta.

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Oct 24 • 7:28 AM EDT • Science • tehrantimes.com
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say

The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.

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Oct 23 • 11:46 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change

US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran

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Oct 23 • 8:30 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
WATCH: Trump at GOP rally in Florida revives idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran
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Oct 23 • 5:40 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Kansas Sen. Roger Marshall in debate blames Ukraine war, not Iran war, for high diesel prices

The answer, delivered during a debate with Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, aligned Marshall with President Donald Trump's freshly antagonistic posture toward Ukraine, which has spent more than four years defending itself against an invasion.

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Oct 22 • 4:03 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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US pulls diplomats from Saudi as Houthi and Iran tensions worsen

The U.S. ordered some diplomats and their families to leave Saudi Arabia because of the threat from Houthi militants, as the Iran-backed group carried out more strikes from Yemen. At

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Oct 22 • 9:21 AM EDT • Entertainment • thederrick.com
Rogers, El-Sayed battle over immigration, health care, and Iran in Michigan Senate debate

U.S. Senate candidates Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed traded sharp criticism during a debate less than two weeks before Election Day, making their closing pitches to Michigan voters on issues including the cost of living, immigration enforcement, and the war in Iran.

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Oct 21 • 10:57 PM EDT • Health • clickondetroit.com
Midterms and Iran: Congress could change hands, but Trump would still control the war

On January 10, 2007, President George W. Bush announced a surge of tens of thousands of additional troops to Iraq — among the least popular decisions of his presidency. As a senior adviser, I watched from National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley’s West Wing office.

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Oct 21 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
In this Florida district, politicians battle over who most loves Israel

Singer criticized Moskowitz for not doing enough to back the Iran war at a synagogue debate ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.

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Oct 21 • 5:29 AM EDT • Politics • jta.org
Why Albania's political crisis is deepening

Albania's capital, Tirana, has experienced several days of violent confrontations. Student-led protests against PM Edi Rama have become a focal point for wider frustrations over corruption and economic hardship.

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Oct 21 • 1:15 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
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Heating oil costs test political loyalties in northern Maine

As voters in Maine consider the races on this year’s ballot, another issue is weighing heavily: the high cost of heating oil amid the ongoing war with Iran.

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Oct 20 • 5:49 PM EDT • Politics • scrippsnews.com
An Unexpected Iran War Opponent: The President’s Son

In private conversations, including with his father, Donald Trump Jr. has raised concerns.

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Oct 20 • 3:25 PM EDT • Politics • theatlantic.com
How Iran war votes in Congress became a focal point for campaign ad attacks

Democrats and aligned advocacy groups are hitting the airwaves with a flood of campaign ads on the Iran war as they seek to win back in the House and Senate.

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Oct 19 • 3:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Pakistan suspends Iran border trade, amid violence on both sides

Islamabad cites security concerns, while Tehran points to technical issues as Pakistan mediates between Iran and the US.

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Oct 19 • 10:43 AM EDT • Politics • aljazeera.com
The Iran war, inflation and ICE: Talarico and Paxton on the issues

Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico both said affordability is a top priority, but have different ideas for how to lower the cost of living.

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Oct 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • houstonchronicle.com
Vance struggles to tame GOP struggles in 2026, and may suffer for them in 2028

JD Vance’s 2026 arguments on Iran war, energy prices and immigration are a test of how, as a 2028 presidential contender, he might handle President Donald Trump’s legacy.

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Oct 19 • 12:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
GOP Rep. French Hill talks about rising diesel prices and the impacts of the Iran war in Arkansas
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Oct 18 • 8:03 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
‘This is disgusting’: Nebraska’s independent Senate candidate rips dark money in politics

Democrats are hoping to whittle away at the Republican Senate majority in unexpectedly vulnerable red states like Nebraska. Incumbent Senator Pete Ricketts, a multimillionaire former governor, is defending his seat against independent challenger Dan Osborn, a Navy veteran and industrial mechanic. Osborn says he wants Congress to take back its power, end the war in Iran, lower fuel costs, so we “can worry about little league and bake sales.”

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Oct 18 • 1:46 PM EDT • Politics • ms.now
Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall

The string of sharp queries, some from voters who said they had supported him and President Donald Trump, previewed the rocky path Vance may face trying to answer for the administration’s record if he runs for president himself in 2028.

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Oct 18 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Kristin Davis pitches her idea for final “Sex and the City” chapter when cast is ‘gray’

The actress would love to see Charlotte, Carrie, and Miranda pack their bags for a once-in-a-lifetime girls’ trip.

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Oct 18 • 9:00 AM EDT • Entertainment • yahoo.com
Politics chat: Zelenskyy on Trump, Democrats bring in the money for midterms

From Russia to AI to Iran, President Trump has taken political stances that put him at odds with much of the electorate.

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Oct 18 • 8:01 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Iran Warns of More Devastating Response to Any US-Israeli Aggression

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei warned that Iran’s Armed Forces have prepared a more devastating plan for any new military adventure than their response during the previous 12-day and 40-day US-Israeli wars of aggression.

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Oct 18 • 5:12 AM EDT • Politics • tasnimnews.ir
Across Farm Country, Economic Discontent Strains Republican Coalition

Farmers and ranchers have supported President Trump for a decade. But the war in Iran, tariffs and other administration policies have soured some on the G.O.P.

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Oct 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Global banana business bruised as Iran war pressures producers

The war in Iran has rippled through the global economy in many ways, pushing up prices for oil, fertilizer and other products. It has also created challenges for America's most popular fruit: bananas.

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Oct 18 • 3:18 AM EDT • Business • nwaonline.com
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Iran Favors Diplomacy to Prevent Regional Insecurity: Araqchi

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to using diplomacy to prevent escalating insecurity in West Asia, saying the US has repeatedly disrupted diplomatic processes by violating commitments and resorting to force.

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Oct 18 • 2:17 AM EDT • Politics • tasnimnews.ir
Top takeaways from JD Vance town hall: Costly gas, DC corruption, immigration hot takes and the war

JD Vance defended Trump administration policies on gas prices, Iran's nuclear program, and H-1B visas while blasting Abdul El-Sayed at a CBS town hall.

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Oct 17 • 10:32 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans
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Oct 17 • 9:01 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Becky G Brings World Mental Health Day Festival to a Close in NYC

Becky G on mental health, BMI empowers women in música mexicana, Lin-Manuel Miranda honored & Latin Grammy's Leading Ladies of Entertainment announced.

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Oct 17 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • billboard.com
I’ve spent most of the year talking to MAGA supporters. Here are 5 things I’ve learned

CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan has spent 2026 talking to Trump supporters across the country. Many are frustrated about the Iran War, angry over the growth of data centers and unsure about what’s next.

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Oct 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Retail price impacts from the Iran war are uneven but add up for US households before midterms

High fuel prices are making it more expensive to drive, fly and buy some goods more than seven months into the U.S.-Iran war.

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Oct 17 • 3:24 AM EDT • Politics • clickondetroit.com
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Georgia's Senate and governor races test Trump's political influence

Trump plays a significant role in Georgia's races, with Democrats working to tie their GOP opponents to Trump’s unpopular policies on the economy and war with Iran.

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Oct 16 • 1:06 PM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
Trump wants the midterms to be all about him. Based on Democrats' ads, they are happy to oblige

Many of the Democrats' ads accuse Republican opponents of siding with the president over voters, particularly on issues like tariffs and the Iran war, which they blame for jacking up costs.

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Oct 16 • 12:28 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Miranda Lambert exhibit coming to Fort Worth’s National Cowgirl Museum

FORT WORTH, Texas — One of country music’s biggest stars is getting an exhibit at a Fort Worth museum. The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame announced Tuesday that

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Oct 16 • 11:49 AM EDT • Entertainment • recorderonline.com
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Put In Doubt Kingdom’s Sports and Business Events

The Iran-backed group’s attacks have disrupted sports tournaments and threatened business events that the kingdom has long used to attract investment and raise its profile.

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Oct 16 • 10:34 AM EDT • Sports • nytimes.com
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Put In Doubt Kingdom’s Sports and Business Events

The Iran-backed group’s attacks have disrupted sports tournaments and threatened business events that the kingdom has long used to attract investment and raise its profile.

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Oct 16 • 10:34 AM EDT • Business • nytimes.com
Alaska Senate candidates clash over the Iran war, high prices and their times in office

Sen. Dan Sullivan attacked former Rep. Mary Peltola over reporting on high staff turnover and lobbying, while Peltola pointed to Sullivan’s increase in wealth while serving the public.

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Oct 16 • 7:16 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Bitter personal attacks and Trump’s war in Iran highlighted in Thursday’s Senate debates in Alaska and Maine

Candidates faced off in heated debates Thursday night in two of the country’s most competitive Senate races, showing how bitter — and personal — each contest has become.

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Oct 16 • 1:07 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Ojeda wants to end Iran War, improve economy and affordable healthcare

Richard Ojeda chats about the campaign trail, the war in Iran and much more as the challenger gets ready for the final sprint to election day.

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Oct 15 • 7:18 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Sources: U.S. considering using ‘Mother of All Bombs’ against Iran
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Oct 15 • 9:48 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Donald Trump claims ‘Iran war will end very soon’ as midterm rallies heat up

The US president said that the war will end ‘as soon as I want it to end’ as the midterms take place under a cloud of economic uncertainty

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Oct 15 • 6:26 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Exclusive: US considering using ‘mother of all bombs’ against Iran, sources say

The US military has developed new strike plans that include potentially using the so-called “mother of all bombs” to target Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites should President Donald Trump give the order to resume combat operations either before or after the midterm elections, according to multiple US officials familiar with the matter.

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Oct 15 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Michigan GOP Senate nominee Mike Rogers on whether Iran war was a mistake: ‘We’ll find out’

Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed spoke to “NBC Nightly News” about Iran, the economy and the issues driving the tight Michigan Senate race.

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Oct 14 • 5:13 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Here's what's on House Democrats' agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will be united on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime.

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Oct 14 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Moody's: War in Iran has cost the average American household $2,000 so far

Moody’s Analytics chief economist Mark Zandi said higher energy prices make up the bulk of what the war is costing Americans, at $1,100

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Oct 14 • 9:14 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Iranian Students Shine Amid War, Winning 18 Gold Medals at International Science Olympiads

Iranian students have won 18 gold medals at international science Olympiads in 2026, up from 11 last year. According to Seyed Reza Hosseini

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Oct 14 • 3:47 AM EDT • Science • wanaen.com
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Iran: Political infighting deepens as economic woes mount during war

Hardliners are stepping up pressure on Iran's government and calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's removal. The oil minister resigned, but that's doing little to ease the pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian.

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Oct 14 • 1:30 AM EDT • Politics • dw.com
Mohammad Eslami Says Iran Matches Developed Countries in Nuclear Science and Technology

6 sources compared: West Asian (4). Mohammad Eslami, the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, said at a ceremony marking National Standard Day in...

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Oct 14 • 1:20 AM EDT • Science • newscord.org
Cost of living, Iran, health care, migration among top issues driving Ohio voters to midterm polls
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Oct 13 • 6:02 PM EDT • Health • yahoo.com
Poindexter calls for an end to the Iran war

Brian Poindexter, who is running on the Democratic ticket for Ohio’s 7th Congressional seat, called for an end to the US involvement in the Iran war during a press conference Tuesday.

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Oct 13 • 5:04 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumnews1.com
Housing, Iran, and public lands divide 4th Congressional District candidates

Republican Incumbent Mike Kennedy and Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen consistently offered competing stances on the role of the federal government in Utah's future.

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Oct 12 • 12:47 PM EDT • Politics • upr.org
A Century of Iranian Politics: Veteran Left-Wing Figure Babak Amir-Khosravi Dies in Paris

“If I had the opportunity to live life over again and possessed even a fraction of my current experience, I certainly would never have ...

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Oct 12 • 4:36 AM EDT • Politics • iranwire.com
Exclusive | As AI and the Iran war loom, China’s energy technocrats are on the fast track

The energy careers of senior Communist Party cadres have given them technical expertise, foresight and management skills.

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Oct 11 • 10:00 PM EDT • Politics • scmp.com
South Carolina Senate rivals spar over Iran war, AI and Trump in fiery debate

Darline Graham and Annie Andrews are running to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, and the winner will make history as the first female senator elected from South Carolina.

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Oct 11 • 9:44 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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VV: SC Senate debate takeaways

In a contentious South Carolina Senate debate, Republican Darline Graham sought to portray Democrat Annie Andrews as too far left, while Andrews challenged Graham’s qualifications and criticized her votes on the Iran war. CNN’s Dianne Gallagher breaks it down.

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Oct 11 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
New Star-Filled Movie Directed By Hyatt Hotel Heir Filming in San Francisco

Filming for an upcoming movie titled 'Fog City' has taken over two blocks of Steiner Street this week, with a cast that reportedly features Miranda Otto, Cooper Koch, and Angus Imrie. The picture is being directed by billionaire Hyatt hotel heir Daniel Pritzker.

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Oct 11 • 4:46 PM EDT • Entertainment • sfist.com
The ancient Iranian fruit scientists think may help treat heart failure
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Oct 11 • 12:21 PM EDT • Health • nypost.com
US economic campaign targets Iran's political survival, experts say

US sanctions and a naval blockade are increasingly targeting the financial networks and security structures sustaining the Islamic Republic, raising questions about whether economic pressure can force political change, experts said on Iran International's Insight.

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Oct 11 • 6:09 AM EDT • Politics • iranintl.com
US pushed Israel to attack Iran alone in effort to avoid political fallout before midterms

According to the report, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's position on the matter remains unclear, with his schedule described as "very security-focused."

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Oct 10 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • jpost.com
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4 candidates for Baton Rouge congressional seat offer their views on Iran war, high prices

4 candidates running for a Baton Rouge-based congressional seat debated the issues Friday night in a TV debate. One candidate skipped the event.

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Oct 10 • 9:16 AM EDT • Politics • nola.com