“Trump's Iran dilemma as Americans vote: escalate, negotiate or risk wider war”

Key points

• Americans vote in midterm elections influencing US policy on Iran war.
• Trump weighs resuming a major military campaign despite limited action.
• Qeshm Island strike and drone incident cited as recent US-Iran tensions.
• Analysts warn of political costs if Republicans lose control of Congress.
• Diplomatic negotiations continue alongside possible military pressure.