Imagine, if you can, that you are one of the Islamic fanatics in control of Iran. Presumably, you’re smart enough to know that you can’t defeat the United States in an all-out war. So, what would you want more than anything else to happen before 2026 is over? You would want to hang on just long enough to ensure that Donald Trump’s Republicans lose their majorities in the House and the Senate. The reason is simple: to weaken President Trump.