# Victor Davis Hanson: Iran Is Preparing an October Surprise Before the Midterms

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Podcast: [Daily Signal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-daily-signal-329416)
Published: 2026-09-16T21:22:00+00:00
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The midterms are about 50 days away, and Democrats continue to search for ways to gain back control of the House and Senate. Their answer may come from the conflict in Iran. Iran is most likely planning an October surprise of their own to shock Americans and hurt Republicans in the November elections. Democrats are all for it. But will that surprise be enough to give Democrats control of Congress until the end of Trump’s second term? Alliance Defending Freedom - Visit http://www.JoinADF.com/HANSON or text HANSON to 83848 and for a limited time your first gift to ADF will be MATCHED by a special matching grant—while funds last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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