The Wall Street Journal reported today: "Under the mediation of Middle Eastern diplomats, after a series of closed-door consultations, Trump has shelved his threat to attack Iranian power plants. Sources familiar with the matter revealed that as the political and economic consequences of the conflict become increasingly apparent, Trump and some of his advisers are growing more eager to end this war."
Comments: 2026 is an American midterm election year, and war has become a 'political poison' for the Republican Party. Ongoing conflicts are driving up oil prices and exacerbating inflation, directly impacting voters' livelihoods; the MAGA base and Republican lawmakers in Congress strongly oppose war, fearing they may lose control of Congress. Under pressure from elections, the economy, military, and allies, Trump hopes to end the war as soon as possible—but whether it can actually end is no longer solely up to the United States; it ultimately depends on Iran’s stance.
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