An analyst stated that time is increasingly unfavorable for President Trump as the November US midterm elections approach. Currently, the US is embroiled in a costly and unpopular war with Iran. Former Austrian defense attaché Wolfgang Pustätz stated, "President Trump is very clear that the negotiations he hoped to initiate based on this memorandum of understanding have not been successful." He added, "Iran has resumed its nuclear program and continues to attack ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Therefore, Trump has no achievements to show American voters." Pustätz added, "If Trump makes concessions to Iran now, the situation could be even worse for him, and the Republican Party will pay the price in the midterm elections."