After midterm losses, Trump sends mixed messaging about next steps in war with Iran

NPR | By Deepa Shivaram,

Steve Inskeep

Published November 10, 2026 at 3:37 AM CST

President Trump has leaned toward diplomacy in Iran in the wake of the midterm elections.

Deepa Shivaram

Deepa Shivaram is a White House Correspondent at NPR.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.

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