Katerina Sokou explains that, politically, the ongoing US operations against Iran are unpopular with President Trump’s electoral base, which he does not want to alienate ahead of the midterms coming up in November.

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Publication: 06/03/2026 Kathimerini
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Katerina Sokou Non-Resident Research Fellow; Executive Director of the American Hellenic Chamber of Commerce USA; Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council