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Iranian newspapers with different political views have given detailed coverage of the results of the midterm elections in America. These newspapers have shown it as 'a situation of chaos, mutual conflict and blaming each other regarding the Iran war'.
Hardline newspapers termed the changes taking place around US President Trump as 'change of power in America' and called it evidence of growing differences within the Republican Party.
While reformist newspapers showed the growing rift within the American administration. According to him, some people in the administration are in favor of talks with Iran, some want to increase military action and some are in favor of continuing economic pressure.
Iranian newspapers also prominently published the news of White House Chief of Staff Susie Wills stepping down and the responsibility being handed over to hardliner Stephen Miller in her place.
Apart from this, space was also given to the increasing pressure on Defense Minister Pete Hegseth and the questions being raised on the role of the US military leadership regarding the Iran war.
The newspapers also mentioned questions raised over the roles of Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of Central Command (CENTCOM), and General Dan Kane, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. At the same time, the statement of Vice President JD Vance was also published prominently, in which he held the Iran war responsible for the defeat of the Republican Party.
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'War has started in the White House'
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The conservative newspaper 'Kehan' wrote that "a war has begun in the White House" and "one after another American officials are resigning".
The newspaper described the atmosphere in the West Wing of the White House as "extremely tense and full of anger." He called it the effect of a "historic slap" given by Iran to Trump and the Republican Party. This shows that the hardliner groups believe that the Republican Party lost the midterm elections because of the Iran war.
The newspaper mentioned several resignations in the US Justice Department. Besides, there was also mention of giving big responsibility to Stephen Miller. Kehan newspaper said that Miller was earlier a big supporter of the war, but now according to reports he is advising to end the war.
'Trump paves the way for change of power in America'
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The newspaper 'Jam-e-Jam', associated with the government broadcaster, titled its news, "White House in the chaos of differences."
At the same time, the hardline newspaper 'Jawan' wrote, "Trump has taken the path of change of power in America!"
The Iranian newspaper used the old statements given by America regarding 'change of regime in Iran' as a counter attack on the same.
'Jawan' also mentioned Trump's statement in which he had admitted that there could be changes in his team after his defeat in the elections.
Hardline newspaper 'Watan-e-Imroz' analyzed the ongoing tussle in Washington, in which both anti-war Republicans and war supporters are trying to influence Trump's strategy. The newspaper said that reopening the Strait of Hormuz has become the biggest priority of the administration. Its objective is to reduce fuel prices and regain people's support.
'There was a split in Trump's camp'
Conservative newspaper 'Aagah' titled its news, "Criminal's empty hands". The newspaper said that the consequences of both the war and the defeat in the elections are now clearly visible.
Reformist newspaper 'Arman-e-Milli' spoke of "rifts" in the White House. According to the newspaper, "Trump's camp has become divided" over paying the costs of the confrontation with Iran.
The newspaper identified three distinct factions within the administration. The first group believes that the Strait of Hormuz should be reopened through dialogue. The second group wants renewed military action, while the third group is in favor of maintaining economic pressure on Iran.
'Trump hasn't learned anything'
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The reformist newspaper 'Sajandegi' raised the question, "Who will be released?" The newspaper portrayed the Iran war as a political crisis within America. According to him, this crisis could jeopardize the political future of Hegseth, Vance and potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election.
The pro-reform newspaper 'Shark' wrote that amid differences over policies regarding Iran, the new responsibility given to Miller has raised questions about whether Vance's influence within the administration can be reduced.
The English language newspaper 'Tehran Times' said that after the defeat in the midterm elections, Trump has given a big responsibility to the 'hardline' architects of his agenda, which was rejected by the voters. This newspaper is associated with the government organization Islamic Propagation Organization.
The newspaper described Miller as a hardliner whose policies had alienated voters. 'Tehran Times' said that by giving greater responsibility to Miller, Trump has shown that he "has not learned anything".
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