US midterm election pressures reshape Washington's foreign policy on Iran and Ukraine

Rising domestic political tensions surrounding the upcoming United States midterm elections are increasingly shaping Washington's foreign policy agenda. Presidential advisers are reportedly advocating military restraint regarding Iran to avoid alienating voters ahead of November's congressional votes.

Meanwhile, former diplomats and analysts caution that potential Republican losses could turn Washington's focus inward, diminishing long-term diplomatic engagement with Ukraine. A visiting bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers in Kyiv reaffirmed commitment to bolstering Ukraine's position before potential negotiations. However, members acknowledged that deepening partisan polarization on Capitol Hill continues to delay key legislation, including proposed sanctions against Russia.

Sources: NV, Liga net, Українська правда, Радіо Свобода.