Trump's Iran War and Its Effects on US Midterms and Energy Prices

Coverage across these articles examines how the US-Israeli war with Iran, launched by President Trump on February 28, is shaping the 2026 midterm campaign, including rising gas and oil prices, farmer discontent, Trump's falling approval, and Democratic reports on his oil and gas stock holdings.

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Oct 27, 6:12 AM	cbsnews.com	Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions in value amid Iran war, according to Democrats' report
Oct 27, 6:00 AM	salon.com	Trump’s Iran war could escalate. Is anyone paying attention?
Oct 27, 3:00 AM	thehill.com	Frustrated farmers could become a midterm problem for Republicans
Oct 26, 11:46 PM	abcnews.com	How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections
Oct 26, 11:30 PM	middleeasteye.net	Trump claims Iran 'started' war with US
Oct 26, 6:30 AM	cbsnews.com	Trump's oil and gas stocks gained millions during Iran war
Oct 26, 3:25 AM	independent.co.uk	In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with Iran
Oct 23, 9:09 AM	wpbf.com	'We felt betrayed': Trump's gains with Arab Americans may be at risk in battleground state
Oct 23, 8:51 AM	aljazeera.com	‘Foreign policy is the economy’: How Iran war is shaping US midterm vote
Oct 23, 8:45 AM	washingtonexaminer.com	White House report card: Rallies, grievances and rising oil prices
Oct 23, 2:59 AM	bloomberg.com	Iran War’s Architects Trump, Netanyahu Get Ready to Face Voters

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