Mehdi Mahdawi-Azad said in the "Viewpoint" program that the results of the US congressional elections have a limited impact on Donald Trump's authority to take military action against the Islamic Republic. He said that by the time the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, Republicans will still be in control of Congress, and Trump will have veto power after that. He added that the election results may encourage Trump to reconsider his policy and move towards an agreement instead of war, but this change is not certain and the final decision depends on Trump's will and the political and military developments.

Mehdi Mahdawi-Azad said in the "Viewpoint" program that the results of the US congressional elections have a limited impact on Donald Trump's authority to take military action against the Islamic Republic. He said that by the time the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, Republicans will still be in control of Congress, and Trump will have veto power after that. He added that the election results may encourage Trump to reconsider his policy and move towards an agreement instead of war, but this change is not certain and the final decision depends on Trump's will and the political and military developments.