‼ Exclusive interview: The victory of the Democrats may limit the military escalation of the US in Iran: American sociologist Paul Joseph, professor emeritus at Tufts University, tells the "Tehran Times" that the midterm victory of the Democrats will strengthen the opposition of the Congress to the Iran war. He expects new efforts to stop the war and continue negotiations from January, citing the War Powers Act vote and opposition to war financing. Joseph argues that Americans are increasingly sensitive to the costs of wars, noting the visibility of bombings in Minab schools. He says the Trump movement is "over," points to a 20-point drop in presidential approval ratings and Al-Sides Michigan is winning despite Islamophobic attacks.