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Midterm loss could make Trump more reckless on Iran

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The Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft says US president Donald Trump could become even more reckless on Iran if the Republicans lose the midterm elections. Executive vice president Trita Parsi told Al Jazeera if the Democrats take the House and the Senate, they will be in a position to create significant obstacles for Trump to continue this war. Parsi believes there is a faint possibility that another round of military action could be avoided:
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