Trump mulls Iran strikes after midterms, as mediators push for peace deal

President Trump is considering military strikes against Iran, potentially as early as this week, while mediators urge the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace deal. Trump predicts the Middle East war will conclude quickly following Tuesday's midterms, though he remains ambiguous on the method. Meanwhile, Israel has denied any involvement in reported U.S. strikes on Qeshm Island as tensions with Tehran escalate ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections and ongoing regional instability.