How Trump’s fragile agreement with Iran is shaping the midterms
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As US President Donald Trump’s approval ratings sink, Democrats think they can win back the House.
PHOTO: ALLISON ROBBERT/NYTIMES
Tim Balk, Bayliss Wagner
NEW YORK – US President Donald Trump’s fragile agreement with Iran has introduced a new variable into the 2026 midterm elections.
Democratic candidates have assailed the agreement, arguing that the president accepted unfavourable terms to try to end an unnecessary war that hurt the economy.

