Trump heads into midterms short on foreign policy wins
U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy agenda — including the war in Iran — appears stuck as he heads into November's midterm elections.
Washington – As the Iran conflict enters a costly stalemate and conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza remain unresolved, former U.S. President Donald Trump's ambitious foreign policy goals appear stalled ahead of the November midterm elections. The setbacks are particularly disheartening for a president who had pledged to act as a "peacemaker" upon returning to office last year, making international conflict resolution a cornerstone of his second-term agenda.
Frustration with both reporters' inquiries and U.S. allies has mounted for Trump. This week, he directed his ire towards journalists pressuring him on foreign policy matters and reiterated a threat to bomb Oman, a close ally currently engaged in negotiations with Iran to restore access to the Strait of Hormuz.
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