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Tim Balk, Bayliss Wagner

Published Jun 22, 2026, 08:02 AM

Updated Jun 22, 2026, 08:02 AM

NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump’s fragile agreement with Iran has introduced a new variable into the 2026 midterm elections.

Democratic candidates have assailed the agreement, arguing that the president accepted unfavourable terms to try to end an unnecessary war that hurt the economy.

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How Trump’s fragile agreement with Iran is shaping the midterms

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