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  "id": 18144094,
  "title": "Iran warns of wider war if US attacks after Trump election rout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/iran-warns-of-wider-war-if-us-attacks-after-trump-election-rout-18144094",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261105/iran-warns-of-wider-war-if-us-attacks-after-trump-election-rout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's supreme leader has warned that the Middle East war could escalate if the United States resumes its attacks, dismissing hopes for a change in US policy following its midterm election losses that potentially curtail President Donald Trump's agenda. Trump has recently threatened to reignite the war against Iran, echoing similar statements from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, his recent electoral defeat leaves him with less power to enact his policies, despite his ability to order new strikes. Iranian Supreme Leader Mohammad Jaafar Khamenei stated in a written statement that those who hold any hope that the dominant system might alter its course through partisan shifts or that concessions to the US could deter its hostility towards Iran are greatly misguided. He also cautioned that a potential US military action would result in a broader conflict, though he did not provide further details.",
  "summary": "TEHRAN — Iran's supreme leader warned on Wednesday that the Middle East war would widen if the U.S. resumes its attacks, dismissing hopes of a policy shift in Washington after midterm elections dealt a blow to President Donald Trump. Trump has recently threatened to renew the war against Iran amid similar rhetoric from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but on Tuesday he suffered a…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iranian Supreme Leader warns of wider war if US attacks",
    "US midterm losses may curb Trump's Iran agenda",
    "Khamenei dismisses hopes for change through partisan shifts"
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