Trump's disregard of Vance's warning about the effect of the Iran war on the elections "Axius" cited knowledgeable sources and wrote that the Vice President of the United States warned him that the continuation of the war against Iran could result in the defeat of the Republicans in the midterm elections. This report states: "The US military is completing preparations for a possible resumption of large-scale military operations against Iran, including sending additional equipment to the region." - Link.