Trump weighs new strikes on Iran after midterm losses as Tehran rules out concessions

After the November 3 midterm vote, the US military is finalizing preparations for possible renewed combat in Iran while the White House weighs escalation against diplomacy.

• Trump acknowledged the war against Iran cost Republicans significant midterm losses and said he would end it one way or another after the elections.
• US officials confirmed the military is finalizing preparations for possible resumption of major combat operations in Iran, including sending more assets to the region.
• Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei said those who hope concessions to Washington will divert its hostility toward Iran are "completely deluded."
• Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer said Americans do not know why the war on Iran was waged and that Democrats "will end the war in Iran."