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After midterm losses, Trump sends mixed messaging about next steps in war with Iran

President Trump has leaned toward diplomacy in Iran in the wake of the midterm elections.

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Deepa Shivaram
Deepa Shivaram is a White House Correspondent at NPR.
Steve Inskeep
Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition and Up First.
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