The mid-term elections for the US Congress can influence Washington's policy towards the Islamic Republic, but the decision whether to continue or end the war rests with the president. A democratic victory will increase oversight, political pressure and budget restrictions, but alone will not end the war. Report by Samira Karaei, International Iran Correspondent.

The mid-term elections for the US Congress can influence Washington's policy towards the Islamic Republic, but the decision whether to continue or end the war rests with the president. A democratic victory will increase oversight, political pressure and budget restrictions, but alone will not end the war. Report by Samira Karaei, International Iran Correspondent.