J.D. Vance points to cause of Republican midterm disaster
US Vice President J.D. Vance says the war on Iran and Washington’s support of Israel were major factors in the Republican midterm defeat Read Full Article at RT.com
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Iran sees opening after Trump midterms setback but warns of wider conflict | The National
IRGC threatens to extend any renewed confrontation beyond Gulf as Tehran dismisses prospect of shift in US policy
· David Vujanovic
South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy operations closer to Hormuz Strait
Seoul proposes extending its Cheonghae unit’s patrols to waters near Oman’s Duqm amid US pressure over Iran war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
US midterms live: Toyota sees big change but notes uncertainty remains
Oil falls on investors' bet that political shift could hasten end to Iran war
· KATHERINE CREEL
Trump blames Iran war for Democrats’ dominant midterm wins
Donald Trump has shifted blame toward the Iran war for the blue wave that swept through the US in the midterm elections.
Oil slides and Asia stocks climb as blue sweep in US boost gulf peace prospects | The National
Trump acknowledges Iran war led to his party's defeat in US midterm elections
· Sarmad Khan
A Democratic-controlled Congress will likely try to constrain Trump’s foreign adventures
But the president still has veto power, which he can wield to dictate policy over tariffs, the war in Iran or aid for UkraineIn a rare occurrence, a US election may have actually been decided by foreign policy. Donald Trump’s war in Iran and international tariffs are seen as playing a key role in the inflationary pr…
· Roth Andrew
(LEAD) No talks yet on sanctions over N. Korea's alleged Binance theft: unification ministry official
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- The government has not begun discussing sanctions on N...
· Oh Seok-min
No talks yet on sanctions over N. Korea's alleged Binance theft
The government has not begun discussing sanctions on North Korea over its alleged theft of a massive amount of cryptocurrency, a unification ministry official said Thursday. "As of now, the government has not fully grasped the exact circumstances of the hacking case, so a discussion on how to respond to it has not e…
· Yonhap
How the Democrats will try to stop Trump’s Iran war
The Democrats’ sweeping victory in the US midterm elections puts them in a stronger position to interfere with President Donald Trump’s agenda. This includes his deeply unpopular and costly war against Iran, which could be among their first priorities. As president, Trump will be able to veto any legislation aimed a…
· Marcus Wagner
US midterm elections 2026 live: Democrats eye historic upset in Mississippi Senate race as Republican blame game begins
This blog is now closedLive results | Q&A: Ask your questions about Democrats’ winSign up for Breaking News US emailElection night brought a series of dramatic developments, unexpected results and closely contested races across the US. We have put together this video capturing the key moments and offering a quick ov…
· Jonathan Yerushalmy
No talks yet on sanctions over N. Korea's alleged Binance theft: unification ministry official
SEOUL, Nov. 5 (Yonhap) -- The government has not begun discussing sanctions on N...
· Woo Jae-yeon
Republicans blame election loss on Iran war, Syria and Saudi Arabia defence deal and BA resumes Dubai flights | The National
A concise round-up of the region’s top news stories this morning
· The National
Seoul moves to expand Cheonghae Unit mission despite fears of being drawn into Iran war
South Korea announced Thursday plans to expand the operational area of its Cheonghae naval unit to include waters near the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns that Seoul could become entangled in the US-Iran war. The Defense Ministry insisted the move would not constitute involvement in the conflict. A revised motion…
· Hwang Joo-young
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait
Iran’s IRGC says two tankers, tugboat were ablaze in Hormuz Strait Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that two oil tankers and a tugboat caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz. According to the statement, the separate incidents occurred after the vessels were attempting to pass through an "unauth…
· Middleeasteye
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars
Trump's midterm defeat gives the Gulf a chance to escape America's forever wars Submitted by Andreas Krieg on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:07 Regional leaders must use their influence in Congress to prevent another attack on Iran and negotiate a non-aggression pact with Tehran on their own terms US President Donald Trump an…
· Middleeasteye
Iran's IRGC says two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC said one tanker hit a mine south of the strait, while another caught fire exiting the waterway in the east.
· REUTERS
Iran war latest: IRGC claims two tankers and tugboat caught fire in Strait of Hormuz | The National
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said one of the tankers struck a mine while attempting to cross an 'illegal passage' south of the strait
· The National
Beaten at home, Trump faces stark choice on Iran: deal or escalation
US President Donald Trump went to war seeking regime change in Iran. Instead, it was his own grip on Washington that gave way, as voters weary of the war and hit by soaring fuel prices handed Democrats control of Congress. That leaves a weakened president facing a choice between a negotiated exit and a riskier esca…
· Yonhap
South Korea says it will expand naval operations closer to strait of Hormuz
Seoul to seek parliamentary approval to extend anti-piracy Cheonghae unit’s area to about 650km from the vital strait after criticism from Donald Trump on Iran war supportSouth Korea plans to expand the operations of its anti-piracy unit to waters closer to the strait of Hormuz, its defence ministry has said, after…
· Agencies
From Texas to Tehran: how papers across the world reacted to ‘Dem-olition’ job on Trump in US midterms
After a night of high drama that saw the Democrats win control of Congress, front pages across the globe react with shock, anger and gleeUS midterm elections 2026 – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesTell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results?The results of America’s historic …
· Jonathan Yerushalmy
Vance believes America’s future is MAGA, and the future of MAGA is him
The US vice president argues the Iran war caused the Republicans’ midterm rout – not just because it made fuel more expensive, but because it tied the US to Israel and jettisoned “America First”.
· Michael Koziol
Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years over bid to instigate sanctions on Beijing, Hong Kong
Jailed Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung has been sentenced to 10 years behind bars for his role in a global campaign to instigate sanctions against mainland China and the city in the aftermath of the 2019 anti-government protests. The High Court ruled on Thursday that Wong and fugitive ex-lawmaker …
· Brian Wong
‘Nobody can stand alone’: Nato parliamentary chief urges deeper Middle East partnerships | The National
Marcos Perestrello tells The National that Nato members and Gulf states can share lessons from Ukraine and Iran wars
· Fatima Al Mahmoud
US hands out sanctions over accusations of supplying Iran with air defence systems
US hands out sanctions over accusations of supplying Iran with air defence systems The US sanctioned two individuals and another entity accused of aiding Iran in sourcing man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). The statement said that sanctions "close off more of the channels Tehran uses to try to rebuild its ar…
· Middleeasteye
Vance walks Trump tightrope with scathing election critique blaming Iran war
The vice-president's blunt assessment of Republican election defeat marked one of the sharpest breaks with a sitting president in recent memory.
· Bbcnews
Cornered and dangerous, the lame-duck leader of the free world now poses a greater risk to Australia than ever | Paul Daley
America’s allies face geopolitical uncertainty as Trump seeks to self-curate his legacy over the next two years – potentially starting with IranAs the blue wave of unambiguous Maga repudiation crashed over the United States, a former Australian ambassador to Washington issued a warning about what to expect from the …
· Paul Daley
Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support
JD Vance calls Iran war into question as Thomas Massie renews call for impeachmentUS midterms 2026 live – latest updatesSend us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ ‘blue wave’Pete Hegseth is increasingly looking like he may take the fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Donald Trump’s…
· Cecilia Nowell
Democrats won Congress. But can they deliver on their promises?
Despite their midterm election victories, Democrats face major obstacles to reining in Trump on Iran, tariffs and more.
· Tamara Khandaker
Iran's political, religious leaders shift stance to support nuclear weapons as war looms - report
In past decades, Iranian officials have publicly endorsed the fatwa issued by supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei forbidding the development and use of nuclear weapons.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
US decision to pull $4B in Israel aid was made months before midterm shellacking — as Trump weighs next move in Iran war
WASHINGTON — The US has been moving forward with a plan for months to pull nearly $4 billion in annual aid from Israel starting in 2027, as President Trump weighs his next move in the war against Iran that cost him the midterms. Trump announced the withdrawal of billions of US direct aid on Tuesday...
· Josh Christenson
'Freed up or congressionally constrained': Is Trump more or less likely to resume war on Iran?
'Freed up or congressionally constrained': Is Trump more or less likely to resume war on Iran? Submitted by Sean Mathews on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 21:14 A collapse in oil prices on Wednesday suggests chances of escalation are dwindling, but some analysts say a bitter Trump might lash out at Tehran During a rally in Tehra…
· Middleeasteye
US midterms live: Wall Street rallies as Trump signals cooperation
Oil falls on investors' bet that political shift could hasten end to Iran war
· KATHERINE CREEL
Five takeaways from US midterms as Democrats sweep Congress and Trump faces Iran reckoning
A Democratic victory that reached from Texas to Kansas changed the terms of Donald Trump’s final two years in office. When the new US Congress convenes in January, Democrats will control both chambers. They can block his legislation, challenge spending on the war in Iran and scrutinise the deals he strikes with Beij…
· Teresa Elena Frontado
The Stunning Rebuke of Trump in the Midterms
Trump’s Iran war caused Republicans to be crushed in the midterms. Trump may well be removed from office, and he should be. The Democrats will get their revenge against Trump, but the question is whether or not they will maintain the same war policies in either Ukraine or West Asia. They are all sellouts who […]
The economy brought Trump back to power. Now it's his downfall
Participants in the CNBC Voter Poll ranked the economy the most important issue facing the country, ahead of topics tied to democracy and immigration.
· Alex Harring
Iran gloats over Trump’s midterm blowout: ‘US collapse has accelerated’
Iranian officials mocked President Trump over Republicans' midterm losses and warned that the regime would deploy "new weapons" if he chooses to restart the war.
· Ronny Reyes
With Iran war a huge vote factor, will Dems become peace party?
Nearly three-quarters of Americans who voted in Tuesday’s midterm elections and spoke with NBC exit pollsters afterward said that President Donald Trump’s illegal war of choice on Iran was a significant factor in their vote, a figure that opponents of US militarism said underscored the need for the Democrats to beco…
· Brett Wilkins
Did Israel lose the midterms?
The Iran war has cost Donald Trump’s Republican Party its control of Congress, but has Israel also been dealt a blow in the midterms? Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
US midterms live: Trump defends Iran war after Vance blames it for loss
President says he would have done 'nothing different' after Democrats win Congress
· KATHERINE CREEL
US issues fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding Iran
US issues fresh sanctions against individuals and entities aiding Iran The US Treasury issued fresh sanctions on Wednesday targeting what it called "the vast criminal network" of companies and individuals tied to Iran. It named Indian nationals Suniel Kumar Sharma and his wife, Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, as well as two…
· Middleeasteye
‘The reason is obvious’: Bloodletting begins over Republicans’ electoral wipeout
As the president showed off progress on his White House ballroom, Vice President JD Vance blamed the Iran war and fellow Republicans cast the election results as an “extinction level event” for their party.
· Michael Koziol
Trump admits Iran war caused election losses but ‘we had to do it’
Trump admits Iran war caused election losses but ‘we had to do it’ US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the Iran war was responsible for his Republican Party's resounding midterm election defeat. Asked whether he agreed with Vice President JD Vance earlier remarks that the Iran war was "the reason we los…
· Middleeasteye
Iran war cost Republicans the midterms, Trump admits as Democrats weigh Middle East policy | The National
Vice President JD Vance delivers assessment of reasons behind Republican defeat
· Thomas Watkins
Iran strikes Kurdish region of Iraq following US midterm elections - analysis
The attacks illustrate how Iran continues to target Kurdish opposition groups in the autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq, even as Tehran faces wider regional tensions and domestic unrest.
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Iran could make or break Trump’s final two years, historian argues
The conservative historian accused Democrats of antisemitism and urged Trump to bring the Iran campaign to a decisive end ahead of the 2028 election.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump considers firing Hegseth after midterm losses, DeSantis suggested as replacement - report
Trump defended his defense secretary following Republican midterm losses, despite reports that he is consulting advisers about Hegseth's future and considering potential replacements.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
US midterms: JD Vance says Republicans lost due to Iran war | The National
'Any honest conversation about where we go from here must start there,' US Vice President says
· The National
US midterms live: Vance blames Republican losses on Iran war
Stocks climb after Democrats win control of both House and Senate
· KATHERINE CREEL
Scorched earth: Iran’s revenge against Trump will be devastating
Iran will bring the Gulf to its knees if Donald Trump unleashes a second round of Operation Fury.
· Ambrose Evans-Pritchard