Trump admits Iran war, oil prices led to Republicans' midterm loss; but says would 'do it again'

Iran War Fallout: Alan Lichtman & Dr Wael Awad On US Midterms & Trump's Dilemma

Iranians burn giant poster of Trump and allies, demand revenge

In the capital's central Enghelab square, crowds gathered to observe the burning of the poster featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, his Vice President J. D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Vance lances Trump as MAGA enters week of the long knives

'Losing Gambler Energy': Iran's Ghalibaf Hits Back At JD Vance Over US Midterm Poll Defeat

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday criticised US Vice President JD Vance after he blamed the war with Iran for the Republican Party's defeat in the midterm elections. Ghalibaf accused the Donald Trump administration of refusing to acknowledge the consequences of the…

“Why is Pete Hegseth still around?”: Democrats, GOP Lawmakers demand Secy of War’s ouster after midterm loss, Trump vows to keep him

Following a historic Republican defeat in the 2026 US midterm elections that saw Democrats reclaim control of both chambers of Congress, pressure is mounting rapidly on President Donald Trump to dismiss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth over the administration's handling of the war in Iran.

'Losing gambler energy': Iran mocks Trump team after Vance blames war for midterm losses

Iran has criticised the Donald Trump administration over its military campaign against Tehran, with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf taking a swipe at US Vice President JD Vance after he blamed the war for the Republican Party's setback in the November 3 midterm elections…

US midterms: Trump unsure if JD Vance will run for 2028 presidential election

‘Boss prepping next phase’: Iran jabs team Trump as Vance blames war for midterms loss

Iranian officials have used the Republican defeat to argue that the war has come at a political and economic cost for the United States.

Vance Tries To Distance Himself From Trump After Republicans' Midterm Rout

Vance, who had long advocated for restraint in US military intervention overseas, was lukewarm in his defence of the conflict after Trump launched it and even became the face of an unsuccessful attempt to end the fighting.

Why anti-Trump Republican Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached; what the defense secretary can do to avoid the situation

Rep. Thomas Massie plans to push for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress reconvenes. Massie outlined allegations against Hegseth, including abuse of power and unauthorized military actions. He suggests that Hegseth's resignation would halt the impeachment process…

Trump Admits Iran War and Oil Prices Led to Poll Loss, Says ‘Would Do It Again’

Kashmir, Observer, Jammu, Srinagar, Latest Kashmir News, Kashmir News, Kashmir Latest News US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it was “largely true” that the war in Iran cost the Republicans heavy losses in the midterm election, but struck a defiant note, saying he would do it again as it…

US midterm election results: Can Trump's setback ease gasoline prices as oil markets bet on Iran war de-escalation?

US gasoline prices could ease after crude oil slumped following the midterm elections, raising hopes of de-escalation in the Iran war. But will Trump's electoral setback pressure him to end the conflict and bring sustained relief to American motorists?

Trump admits war in Iran, oil prices led to poll loss; but says would 'do it again'

Washington, Nov 05: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it was “largely true” that the war in Iran cost the Republicans heavy losses in the midterm election, but struck a defiant note, saying he would do it again as it was the “only answer” in the “long term”. "Well, I think it's largely…

Mamdani sees US midterm results as victory for working people

New York: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, November 4, said that the results of the mid-term elections are a “referendum” on politicians telling working people that their needs were unrealistic, and it was “incredible” to see the sweeping victories registered by Democrats in the…

Trump admits Iran war cost Republicans midterm votes, says he would do it again

Acknowledging that the war and rising fuel prices hurt Republicans, Trump insists military action against Iran was necessary to prevent it from acquiring nuclear weapons

US Vice President Vance blames Iran war for Republican defeat

Washington, November 4 (IANS) US Vice President J D Vance said on Wednesday that the war with Iran was the main reason Republicans lost the midterm elections, arguing that voters who supported Donald Trump in 2024 turned against his party despite turning out to vote.In a lengthy post on X, Vance…