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  "id": 18147958,
  "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-18147958",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T16:42:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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, despite optimistic expectations of a policy shift following the recent U.S. midterm elections. Midterm elections have dealt a significant blow to President Donald Trump's Republican Party, potentially limiting his ability to push through his agenda. Trump has hinted at renewing the war against Iran, echoing similar threats from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. However, the election results might constrain Trump's capacity to enact new policies, although the president still has the authority to order military strikes. Iranian Supreme Leader Mohammad Javad Khamenei dismissed any hopes that partisan or factional changes within the United States could alter its hostile stance towards Iran. He firmly stated that if the U.S. indeed decides to launch further military action, the scope of the war would expand.",
  "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…",
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