What Happened
Renewed Conflict Possible Amid Electoral Reckoning
President Trump is weighing new strikes against Iran despite facing a divided party and a ticking clock, with Democrats set to take control of Congress. The conflict has settled into a war of attrition, with the US maintaining a naval blockade and Iran restricting access to the Strait of Hormuz. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for his handling of the war and faces impeachment. The situation was reported by the Los Angeles Times.