Trump Says Iran War Was ‘Worth It’ Despite Republican Midterm Losses

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to continue the Iran war, saying the conflict had been worth it to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Speaking after the Republican Party lost control of Congress in the midterm elections, Trump acknowledged the war's role in the electoral setback but insisted he would have made the same decision. He also claimed Republicans would have won if he had been on the ballot.