To Bomb Or Not To Bomb? Trump's Limited Iran War Options After Midterms
Trump could also try to strike with the status quo -- the naval blockade coupled with crippling economic sanctions that leave the Iranian regime to "rot" -- while continuing to test its appetite for a deal. This path, however, could take months to show progress.
NDTVPublished: 5 November 2026

Trump could also try to strike with the status quo -- the naval blockade coupled with crippling economic sanctions that leave the Iranian regime to "rot" -- while continuing to test its appetite for a deal. This path, however, could take months to show progress.